Living in Burlington, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burlington · Census data 2020–2024
Burlington has 264 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $66,250 (9% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $90,800, the median rent is $914/month.
Burlington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Burlington at a glance
- Population
- 264
- Median age
- 39.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $90,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $914/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 67%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.7%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Burlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
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 $90,800, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, which is 21.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,094 a month in housing costs.
Burlington median household income
The median household income in Burlington is $66,250 and the income per person is $29,162. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Burlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 123
- Owner-occupied
- 67%
- Renter-occupied
- 33%
- Vacant
- 21.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.72
Burlington demographics
- Population
- 264
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 97
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burlington ›
Education in Burlington
13.7% of adults 25 and older in Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burlington
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 63.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Burlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 264 | $66,250 | $90,800 | $914 |
| Union City | 1,940 | $62,788 | $107,500 | $935 |
| Tekonsha | 575 | $55,000 | $98,300 | $613 |
| Athens | 1,134 | $70,192 | $157,000 | $978 |
| Sherwood | 388 | $58,750 | $97,500 | $838 |
| Coldwater | 13,671 | $50,781 | $137,500 | $943 |
| Marshall | 6,804 | $76,050 | $173,500 | $1,088 |
| Homer | 1,610 | $54,737 | $136,200 | $825 |
| Quincy | 1,484 | $59,844 | $121,800 | $874 |
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What is the median household income in Burlington, MI?
The median household income in Burlington is $66,250, 9% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $90,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Burlington?
The median gross rent in Burlington is $914 per month, about 21.9% of household income.
Is Burlington, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
What is the median age in Burlington?
The median age in Burlington is 39.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Burlington?
The average commute to work in Burlington is 41 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burlington?
The unemployment rate in Burlington is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burlington?
13.7% 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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