Burlington, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Burlington, Iowa Summary
Life in Burlington research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Burlington over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Burlington:
The population in Burlington is 24,160.
The median home value in Burlington is $95,300.
The median income in Burlington is $48,013.
The cost of living in Burlington is 83 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Burlington is $856.
The unemployment rate in Burlington is 5.0%.
The poverty rate in Burlington is 18.0%.
Table Of Contents
Burlington SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9.5
Burlington, IA Crime Report
1,005
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,277.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
84.03%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Burlington / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,005 | 4,277.1 | 2,001.7 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 138 | 587.3 | 303.5 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 8 | 34.0 | 29.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 117 | 497.9 | 229.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 867 | 3,689.8 | 1,698.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 113 | 480.9 | 371.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 659 | 2,804.6 | 1,130.1 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 95 | 404.3 | 197.1 | 282.7 |
Burlington, IA Cost Of Living
83
Burlington's Overall Cost Of Living
Burlington's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Burlington | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 89 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 53 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 94 | 100 | |
Burlington, IA Photos
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Rankings for Burlington in Iowa
Map Of Burlington, IA
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Population over time in Burlington
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,858 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 25,127 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 25,330 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 25,492 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 25,537 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 25,559 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 25,619 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 25,624 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 25,603 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 25,604 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Burlington
| Race | Burlington | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.0% | 84.4% | 59.4% |
| African American | 8.1% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 6.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Burlington
| Gender | Burlington | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Burlington for adults over 25
| Education | Burlington | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Burlington, Iowa
| Income | Burlington | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.8% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.7% | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.6% | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 18.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.1% | 17.0% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% | 5.8% | 9.5% |
