Living in Burlington, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burlington · Census data 2020–2024
Burlington has 2,807 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $31,058 (56% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $127,500, the median rent is $720/month.
Burlington at a glance
- Population
- 2,807
- Median age
- 46.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $31,058State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $127,500State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $720/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Burlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Burlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burlington the median home value is $127,500, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $720 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,167 a month in housing costs.
Burlington median household income
The median household income in Burlington is $31,058 and the income per person is $27,799. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Burlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,609
- Owner-occupied
- 46.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.8%
- Vacant
- 19.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.07
Burlington demographics
- Population
- 2,807
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 1,293
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burlington ›
Education in Burlington
14.6% of adults 25 and older in Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burlington
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Burlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 2,807 | $31,058 | $127,500 | $720 |
| Ceredo | 1,528 | $49,635 | $126,800 | $765 |
| South Point | 3,099 | $80,341 | $184,000 | $872 |
| Kenova | 2,944 | $53,683 | $109,000 | $647 |
| Chesapeake | 1,060 | $54,219 | $118,100 | $857 |
| Catlettsburg | 1,557 | $38,276 | $82,500 | $630 |
| Huntington | 45,787 | $45,100 | $127,200 | $912 |
| Ashland | 21,295 | $52,715 | $125,000 | $872 |
| Lavalette | 1,005 | $54,554 | $190,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Burlington, OH?
The median household income in Burlington is $31,058, 56% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $127,500, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Burlington?
The median gross rent in Burlington is $720 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Burlington, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
What is the median age in Burlington?
The median age in Burlington is 46.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Burlington?
The average commute to work in Burlington is 22 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burlington?
The unemployment rate in Burlington is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burlington?
14.6% 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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