Living in Burlington, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burlington · Census data 2020–2024
Burlington has 1,067 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $77,708 (about the same as the North Dakota median), the median home value is $243,500, the median rent is $1,144/month.
Burlington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Burlington at a glance
- Population
- 1,067
- Median age
- 31.1State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $77,708State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $243,500State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $1,144/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 68%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Burlington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the North Dakota median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
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 $243,500, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,144 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,750 a month in housing costs.
Burlington median household income
The median household income in Burlington is $77,708 and the income per person is $37,921. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Burlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 447
- Owner-occupied
- 68%
- Renter-occupied
- 32%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.44
Burlington demographics
- Population
- 1,067
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 10.1%
- Households
- 438
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burlington ›
Education in Burlington
15.8% of adults 25 and older in Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burlington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 91.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
Burlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 1,067 | $77,708 | $243,500 | $1,144 |
| Minot | 47,791 | $73,219 | $257,100 | $973 |
| Des Lacs | 163 | $70,000 | $130,000 | — |
| Ruthville | 104 | $48,077 | $13,900 | — |
| Minot AFB | 4,878 | $62,500 | — | $1,431 |
| Surrey | 1,721 | $106,438 | $315,800 | — |
| Berthold | 415 | $96,000 | $180,000 | — |
| Carpio | 184 | $68,750 | $130,600 | $1,000 |
| Glenburn | 461 | $80,000 | $178,300 | $1,326 |
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What is the median household income in Burlington, ND?
The median household income in Burlington is $77,708, about the same as the North Dakota median of $76,657 (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 $243,500, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Burlington?
The median gross rent in Burlington is $1,144 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Burlington, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the North Dakota median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Burlington?
The median age in Burlington is 31.1 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Burlington?
The average commute to work in Burlington is 23 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burlington?
The unemployment rate in Burlington is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burlington?
15.8% 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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