Living in Burlington, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burlington · Census data 2020–2024
Burlington has 23,728 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $59,000 (21% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $114,300, the median rent is $924/month.
Burlington at a glance
- Population
- 23,728
- Median age
- 42.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $59,000State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $114,300State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $924/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Burlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Burlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burlington the median home value is $114,300, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $924 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,153 a month in housing costs.
Burlington median household income
The median household income in Burlington is $59,000 and the income per person is $34,430. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Burlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,296
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.12
Burlington demographics
- Population
- 23,728
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 11,070
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burlington ›
Education in Burlington
22.5% of adults 25 and older in Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burlington
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
Burlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 23,728 | $59,000 | $114,300 | $924 |
| West Burlington | 3,189 | $48,542 | $124,000 | $800 |
| Oak Hills | 137 | $250,001 | $373,900 | — |
| Beaverdale | 910 | $57,357 | $170,900 | — |
| Middletown | 322 | $56,750 | $163,600 | $780 |
| Wever | 142 | $43,750 | $311,100 | — |
| Lomax | 318 | $51,875 | $79,000 | $810 |
| Gladstone | 237 | $50,000 | $59,400 | $492 |
| Danville | 930 | $80,192 | $158,500 | $700 |
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What is the median household income in Burlington, IA?
The median household income in Burlington is $59,000, 21% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $114,300, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Burlington?
The median gross rent in Burlington is $924 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Burlington, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Iowa median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in Burlington?
The median age in Burlington is 42.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Burlington?
The average commute to work in Burlington is 16 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burlington?
The unemployment rate in Burlington is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burlington?
22.5% 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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