Life in Burlington research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Burlington over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Burlington:
The population in Burlington is 9,637.
The median home value in Burlington is $535,157.
The median income in Burlington is $74,028.
The cost of living in Burlington is 120 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Burlington is $1,593.
The unemployment rate in Burlington is 6.4%.
The poverty rate in Burlington is 11.5%.
The average high in Burlington is 58.9° and the average low is 42.7°.
Crime in Burlington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Burlington. Key points include:
There were 661 total crimes in Burlington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Burlington is 6,142.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Burlington is 74.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Burlington is 6,067.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Burlington is 189.82% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Burlington / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 661 | 6,142.0 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 74.3 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 27.9 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 27.9 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 653 | 6,067.6 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 46 | 427.4 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 580 | 5,389.3 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 27 | 250.9 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Burlington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Burlington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Burlington is 120 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Burlington is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Burlington is $535,157.
The median income in Burlington is $74,028.
| Living Expense | Burlington | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 118 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 124 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 138 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 115 | 124 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 91 | 100 | |
The average high in Burlington is 58.9° and the average low is 42.7°.
There are 107.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.7 inches of precipitation each year with 4.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Burlington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 107.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.9 |
The current population in Burlington is 9,637. The population has increased 17.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,637 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 9,361 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 9,220 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 9,085 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 8,881 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 8,743 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 8,590 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 8,572 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 8,509 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 8,466 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 8,419 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 8,379 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 8,298 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 8,171 | - |
60.8% White with 5,863 White residents.
1.6% African American with 157 African American residents.
0.8% American Indian with 78 American Indian residents.
2.1% Asian with 201 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 42 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 23 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 376 Two Or More residents.
30.1% Hispanic with 2,897 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Burlington | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.8% | 64.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.6% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 30.1% | 14.1% | 19.0% |
Burlington is 54.8% female with 5,281 female residents.
Burlington is 45.2% male with 4,356 male residents.
| Gender | Burlington | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.2% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
5.0% of adults in Burlington completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Burlington completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Burlington completed high school / ged.
29.0% of adults in Burlington completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Burlington completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Burlington completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Burlington completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Burlington completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Burlington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Burlington | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
5.2% of households in Burlington earn Less than $10,000.
3.0% of households in Burlington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Burlington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.7% of households in Burlington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.5% of households in Burlington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.2% of households in Burlington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.8% of households in Burlington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.0% of households in Burlington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.8% of households in Burlington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.0% of households in Burlington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Burlington | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.7% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.8% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.0% | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.8% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.0% | 17.2% | 12.6% |