Living in Burlington, Wyoming

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burlington · Census data 2020–2024

Burlington has 242 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $82,000 (8% higher than the Wyoming median), the median home value is $198,200.

Burlington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Burlington at a glance

Population
242
Median age
37.6State: 39.1
Median household income
$82,000State: $76,176
Median home value
$198,200State: $309,700
Homeowners
87.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.6%
Average commute
21 min

Is Burlington a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Wyoming median; home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%.

Cons: An average commute of 21 minutes.

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 $198,200, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,389 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Burlington$198,200
Wyoming$309,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Wyoming$992
United States$1,413

Burlington median household income

The median household income in Burlington is $82,000 and the income per person is $28,502. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Wyoming: 10.5%).

Median household income

Burlington$82,000
Wyoming$76,176
United States$80,734

Housing in Burlington: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
87
Owner-occupied
87.1%
Renter-occupied
12.9%
Vacant
19.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1988
Average household size
3.46

Burlington demographics

Population
242
Median age
37.6
Under 18
28.1%
65 and older
12.4%
Households
70
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
12.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.5%
Hispanic or Latino5.4%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burlington ›

Education in Burlington

42.6% of adults 25 and older in Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wyoming: 30.6%), and 17% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Burlington42.6%
Wyoming30.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Burlington

Unemployment rate
3.7%State: 3.7%
Average commute
21 minState: 19 min
Work from home
10.7%
Drive alone
67%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
10.7%
Homes with broadband
100%

Burlington vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Burlington242$82,000$198,200—
Greybull2,091$65,417$169,600$807
Basin1,290$65,515$157,300$903
Byron595$64,167$170,800$883
Lovell2,422$60,154$209,700$626
Powell6,503$63,523$289,400$764
Ralston107$36,285——
Meeteetse612$36,250$153,900$774
Cowley755$79,732$232,300—

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Living in Burlington: FAQ

What is the median household income in Burlington, WY?

The median household income in Burlington is $82,000, 8% higher than the Wyoming median of $76,176 (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 $198,200, compared with $309,700 in Wyoming.

Is Burlington, WY a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Wyoming median; home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 21 minutes.

What is the median age in Burlington?

The median age in Burlington is 37.6 years (Wyoming: 39.1).

How long is the commute in Burlington?

The average commute to work in Burlington is 21 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Burlington?

The unemployment rate in Burlington is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Burlington?

42.6% 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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