Living in Burlington, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burlington · Census data 2020–2024
Burlington has 562 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $75,833 (5% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $146,300, the median rent is $921/month.
Burlington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Burlington at a glance
- Population
- 562
- Median age
- 41.4State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $75,833State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $146,300State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $921/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Burlington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Indiana median; home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 5.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 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 $146,300, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $921 per month, which is 17.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,090 a month in housing costs.
Burlington median household income
The median household income in Burlington is $75,833 and the income per person is $36,521. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Burlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 271
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.40
Burlington demographics
- Population
- 562
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 234
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burlington ›
Education in Burlington
23.9% of adults 25 and older in Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burlington
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Burlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 562 | $75,833 | $146,300 | $921 |
| Cutler | 108 | $18,322 | — | — |
| Russiaville | 1,445 | $84,457 | $182,300 | $931 |
| Flora | 2,114 | $51,429 | $158,200 | $787 |
| Deer Creek | 183 | $60,625 | $111,900 | — |
| Michigantown | 514 | $74,375 | $147,200 | $844 |
| Rossville | 1,565 | $71,473 | $186,800 | $1,020 |
| Camden | 585 | $53,000 | $107,700 | $392 |
| Galveston | 1,363 | $56,927 | $130,300 | $633 |
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What is the median household income in Burlington, IN?
The median household income in Burlington is $75,833, 5% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (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 $146,300, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Burlington?
The median gross rent in Burlington is $921 per month, about 17.6% of household income.
Is Burlington, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Indiana median; home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 5.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Burlington?
The median age in Burlington is 41.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Burlington?
The average commute to work in Burlington is 30 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burlington?
The unemployment rate in Burlington is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burlington?
23.9% 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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