Living in Burleson, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burleson · Census data 2020–2024
Burleson has 52,918 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $93,928 (20% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $308,200, the median rent is $1,685/month.
Burleson at a glance
- Population
- 52,918
- Median age
- 35.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $93,928State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $308,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,685/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Burleson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Burleson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burleson the median home value is $308,200, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,685 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,137 a month in housing costs.
Burleson median household income
The median household income in Burleson is $93,928 and the income per person is $39,760. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Burleson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19,212
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.88
Burleson demographics
- Population
- 52,918
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 18,353
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burleson ›
Education in Burleson
34% of adults 25 and older in Burleson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burleson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Burleson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson | 52,918 | $93,928 | $308,200 | $1,685 |
| Briaroaks | 614 | $101,875 | $347,900 | — |
| Crowley | 19,532 | $95,030 | $269,100 | $1,725 |
| Joshua | 8,550 | $68,117 | $338,100 | $1,361 |
| Rendon | 14,632 | $117,888 | $362,600 | $1,354 |
| Keene | 6,691 | $51,695 | $225,300 | $969 |
| Everman | 6,106 | $68,311 | $177,700 | $1,161 |
| The Homesteads | 3,053 | $76,994 | $133,300 | $1,708 |
| Alvarado | 6,307 | $80,523 | $249,000 | $788 |
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What is the median household income in Burleson, TX?
The median household income in Burleson is $93,928, 20% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Burleson?
The median home value in Burleson is $308,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Burleson?
The median gross rent in Burleson is $1,685 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Burleson, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Burleson?
The median age in Burleson is 35.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Burleson?
The average commute to work in Burleson is 31 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burleson?
The unemployment rate in Burleson is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burleson?
34% of adults in Burleson 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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