Living in Burley, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burley · Census data 2020–2024
Burley has 2,443 residents with a median age of 52.9. The median household income is $118,047 (20% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $678,100, the median rent is $1,976/month.
Burley at a glance
- Population
- 2,443
- Median age
- 52.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $118,047State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $678,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,976/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Burley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Burley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burley the median home value is $678,100, 104% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,976 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,806 a month in housing costs.
Burley median household income
The median household income in Burley is $118,047 and the income per person is $49,107. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Burley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 950
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.75
Burley demographics
- Population
- 2,443
- Median age
- 52.9
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 889
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 20.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burley ›
Education in Burley
42.8% of adults 25 and older in Burley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 20.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burley
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Burley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burley | 2,443 | $118,047 | $678,100 | $1,976 |
| Purdy | 1,344 | $91,204 | $358,600 | $2,584 |
| Wauna | 4,805 | $103,250 | $503,300 | $1,602 |
| Canterwood | 2,971 | $159,808 | $892,400 | — |
| Stansberry Lake | 1,807 | $90,917 | $399,300 | $2,167 |
| Maplewood | 5,803 | $135,943 | $708,300 | $2,000 |
| Bethel | 4,394 | $79,583 | $473,900 | $1,170 |
| Rosedale | 4,208 | $158,800 | $887,600 | $2,875 |
| Gig Harbor | 12,424 | $118,395 | $767,100 | $2,301 |
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What is the median household income in Burley, WA?
The median household income in Burley is $118,047, 20% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Burley?
The median home value in Burley is $678,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Burley?
The median gross rent in Burley is $1,976 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Burley, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Burley?
The median age in Burley is 52.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Burley?
The average commute to work in Burley is 33 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burley?
The unemployment rate in Burley is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burley?
42.8% of adults in Burley 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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