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Burleson.
About
Life in Burleson
Burleson functions as a bedroom community for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and if you're considering moving here, you're looking at a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class suburb with a median household income around $94,000 and strong homeownership at over 71 percent. The city is very family-oriented, with 42 percent of households having children and multiple school districts serving the area, including Burleson ISD, which operates several high schools and hosts local campuses for Hill College and Texas Tech. Your commute will matter: it's about 30 minutes to Fort Worth, and Interstate 35W is your main artery, so you're car-dependent like most Texas suburbs.
Burleson at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Foreign-Born
5.6%
Broadband Internet
95.2%
of households
Population Growth
+19.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Burleson: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Burleson, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (26.0%), and 10.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.8%
of residents
65 and Older
11.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.2%
of households
Married Couples
58.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.88
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 20% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Burleson
In Burleson, rent runs 20% above the TX average, and home values are 9% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,934
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $335,120 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Burleson
Unemployment in Burleson is 0.6 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Burleson Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.9 min avg
How Burleson residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Burleson, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 43% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 29 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 53% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Burleson runs 53% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
155.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
743.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Burleson Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
86.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Johnson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Johnson County, which includes Burleson, the most common type is hail, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | Hail | $130,000 |
| 2024 | 19 | Heat | $852,000 |
| 2023 | 30 | Hail | $1.5M |
| 2022 | 32 | Drought | $2.1M |
| 2021 | 14 | Hail | $1.1M |
| 2020 | 15 | Heat | $90,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Heat | $5,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Hail | $20,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Johnson County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Johnson County, which includes Burleson, is typically good — 300 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
300
per year
Moderate Days
50
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Johnson County, county-wide
Climate94°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Burleson has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
36.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
98
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
39
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
73
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 34°F | 2.30" |
| Feb | 61°F | 37°F | 2.61" |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 3.65" |
| Apr | 76°F | 52°F | 2.97" |
| May | 83°F | 61°F | 4.24" |
| Jun | 91°F | 69°F | 3.53" |
| Jul | 95°F | 72°F | 2.21" |
| Aug | 95°F | 72°F | 2.32" |
| Sep | 89°F | 65°F | 3.12" |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 4.37" |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 2.66" |
| Dec | 58°F | 35°F | 2.56" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Burleson
Uninsured
10.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Burleson's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Scott and White Emergency Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Burleson
Mesa Springs
Psychiatric · 9.6 mi away · Fort Worth
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.1 mi away · Fort Worth
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Burleson
Burleson's student/teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 34.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
20
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Burleson (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,026 students · in-state tuition $63,590 · 82% graduate · median earnings $77,334 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 64 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Burleson
Burleson has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (64 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
64 mi awayPublic Libraries in Burleson
Burleson Public Library
248 Sw Johnson Ave, Burleson
Cities Near Burleson
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Burleson?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Burleson FAQ
Is Burleson, Texas affordable?⌄
Burleson's median rent is $1,685/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $93,928/year. Median home value is $308,200.
Is Burleson, Texas safe?⌄
Burleson's violent crime rate was 155 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 743 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Burleson, Texas?⌄
Burleson has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Burleson, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Burleson is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,685/month and median household income is $93,928/year. The median home value is $308,200. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Burleson, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Burleson is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from