At a Glance
Median Income
$81,658
$44,708 per capita
Home Value
$268,300
Zillow: $343,302
Median Rent
$967/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
54/100K
787/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Burlington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burlington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burlington a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burlington residents earn a median household income of $81,658 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,708. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burlington is $268,300 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $343,302. Median rent is $967/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Burlington reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 787/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.9% of adults in Burlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burlington has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population11,021
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,428/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,658
Per Capita$44,708
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$268,300
Rent$967
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$343,302
Housing Units4,774
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent54/100K
Property787/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault54/100K
Burglary45/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation762 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Burlington was founded in 1886.
The median home in Burlington was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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