Living in Burlington Junction, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burlington Junction · Census data 2020–2024
Burlington Junction has 397 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $50,750 (28% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $90,600, the median rent is $387/month.
Burlington Junction is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Burlington Junction at a glance
- Population
- 397
- Median age
- 43.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $50,750State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $90,600State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $387/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 81.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Burlington Junction a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Burlington Junction
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burlington Junction the median home value is $90,600, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $387 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,086 a month in housing costs.
Burlington Junction median household income
The median household income in Burlington Junction is $50,750 and the income per person is $29,918. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Burlington Junction: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 252
- Owner-occupied
- 81.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.7%
- Vacant
- 23.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.06
Burlington Junction demographics
- Population
- 397
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 193
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burlington Junction ›
Education in Burlington Junction
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Burlington Junction have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burlington Junction
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.4%
Burlington Junction vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Junction | 397 | $50,750 | $90,600 | $387 |
| Clearmont | 183 | $43,250 | $111,300 | $456 |
| Elmo | 217 | $64,688 | $75,000 | $628 |
| Braddyville | 173 | $58,438 | $80,000 | $1,014 |
| Skidmore | 189 | $55,313 | $61,900 | $900 |
| Pickering | 162 | $66,250 | $102,500 | $1,088 |
| College Springs | 171 | $72,888 | $76,300 | — |
| Maryville | 10,428 | $53,352 | $189,400 | $808 |
| Shambaugh | 113 | $70,250 | $66,100 | $1,063 |
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What is the median household income in Burlington Junction, MO?
The median household income in Burlington Junction is $50,750, 28% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Burlington Junction?
The median home value in Burlington Junction is $90,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Burlington Junction?
The median gross rent in Burlington Junction is $387 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Burlington Junction, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Burlington Junction?
The median age in Burlington Junction is 43.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Burlington Junction?
The average commute to work in Burlington Junction is 19 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burlington Junction?
The unemployment rate in Burlington Junction is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burlington Junction?
11.7% of adults in Burlington Junction 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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