Living in Burlington, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burlington · Census data 2020–2024
Burlington has 425 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $84,219 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $296,200, the median rent is $1,517/month.
Burlington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Burlington at a glance
- Population
- 425
- Median age
- 39.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $84,219State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $296,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,517/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.5%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Burlington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Burlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burlington the median home value is $296,200, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,517 per month, which is 46.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,869 a month in housing costs.
Burlington median household income
The median household income in Burlington is $84,219 and the income per person is $43,604. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Burlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 193
- Owner-occupied
- 83.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.6%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.43
Burlington demographics
- Population
- 425
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 175
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burlington ›
Education in Burlington
26.5% of adults 25 and older in Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burlington
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Burlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 425 | $84,219 | $296,200 | $1,517 |
| Hampshire | 8,524 | $94,773 | $329,800 | $2,589 |
| Sycamore | 18,559 | $84,120 | $265,700 | $1,140 |
| Genoa | 5,492 | $82,128 | $225,200 | $940 |
| Virgil | 312 | $93,542 | $296,600 | $1,118 |
| Pingree Grove | 10,914 | $114,294 | $320,800 | $3,501 |
| Lily Lake | 1,293 | $140,313 | $418,800 | $1,500 |
| Maple Park | 1,573 | $107,045 | $288,400 | $1,728 |
| Cortland | 4,564 | $73,971 | $233,200 | $1,552 |
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What is the median household income in Burlington, IL?
The median household income in Burlington is $84,219, about the same as the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Burlington?
The median home value in Burlington is $296,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Burlington?
The median gross rent in Burlington is $1,517 per month, about 46.3% of household income.
Is Burlington, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 10.1%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Burlington?
The median age in Burlington is 39.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Burlington?
The average commute to work in Burlington is 32 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burlington?
The unemployment rate in Burlington is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burlington?
26.5% of adults in Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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