Burlington, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County
Burlington, WI
At a Glance
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)
Is Burlington a Good Place to Live?
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 2.5% (31% 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 $365,351. 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 100 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 987/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.