Living in Burke, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burke · Census data 2020–2024
Burke has 44,029 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $185,818 (99% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $747,700, the median rent is $2,894/month.
Burke at a glance
- Population
- 44,029
- Median age
- 40.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $185,818State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $747,700State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,894/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 89.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Burke a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 99% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 95% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Burke
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burke the median home value is $747,700, 125% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,894 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,137 a month in housing costs.
Burke median household income
The median household income in Burke is $185,818 and the income per person is $66,035. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Burke: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,878
- Owner-occupied
- 89.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.5%
- Vacant
- 0.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 3.20
Burke demographics
- Population
- 44,029
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 13,753
- Foreign-born
- 25.1%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burke ›
Education in Burke
68.5% of adults 25 and older in Burke have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 34.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burke
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 30%
- Drive alone
- 57.9%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Burke vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke | 44,029 | $185,818 | $747,700 | $2,894 |
| West Springfield | 22,532 | $163,115 | $637,300 | $2,455 |
| Kings Park | 4,315 | $166,150 | $635,300 | $3,239 |
| South Run | 6,600 | $250,001 | $978,500 | $3,501 |
| Burke Centre | 17,037 | $164,123 | $641,700 | $2,515 |
| Ravensworth | 2,475 | $166,094 | $714,400 | $2,414 |
| Newington Forest | 12,316 | $149,107 | $592,200 | $2,618 |
| Kings Park West | 13,442 | $170,039 | $742,800 | $2,560 |
| Wakefield | 11,930 | $237,975 | $861,600 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Burke, VA?
The median household income in Burke is $185,818, 99% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Burke?
The median home value in Burke is $747,700, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Burke?
The median gross rent in Burke is $2,894 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Burke, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 99% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 95% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Burke?
The median age in Burke is 40.6 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Burke?
The average commute to work in Burke is 29 minutes; 30% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burke?
The unemployment rate in Burke is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burke?
68.5% of adults in Burke 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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