Living in Burlington, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burlington · Census data 2020–2024
Burlington has 10,003 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $80,475 (18% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $466,400, the median rent is $1,746/month.
Burlington at a glance
- Population
- 10,003
- Median age
- 35.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $80,475State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $466,400State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,746/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 44.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Burlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
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 $466,400, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,746 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,140 a month in housing costs.
Burlington median household income
The median household income in Burlington is $80,475 and the income per person is $36,525. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Burlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,246
- Owner-occupied
- 44.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 55.5%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.50
Burlington demographics
- Population
- 10,003
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 3,925
- Foreign-born
- 11.6%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burlington ›
Education in Burlington
20.5% of adults 25 and older in Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burlington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Burlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 10,003 | $80,475 | $466,400 | $1,746 |
| Mount Vernon | 35,377 | $75,777 | $472,300 | $1,405 |
| Clear Lake | 1,093 | $71,667 | $550,500 | $731 |
| Sedro-Woolley | 12,831 | $80,885 | $441,700 | $1,525 |
| Bay View | 572 | $90,188 | $901,200 | — |
| Big Lake | 2,326 | $109,286 | $666,400 | $1,980 |
| Bow | 585 | $67,103 | $381,000 | — |
| La Conner | 873 | $80,385 | $553,200 | $1,554 |
| Alger | 687 | $109,151 | $700,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Burlington, WA?
The median household income in Burlington is $80,475, 18% lower 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 Burlington?
The median home value in Burlington is $466,400, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Burlington?
The median gross rent in Burlington is $1,746 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Burlington, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Burlington?
The median age in Burlington is 35.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Burlington?
The average commute to work in Burlington is 25 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burlington?
The unemployment rate in Burlington is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burlington?
20.5% 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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