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Burlington.
About
Life in Burlington
Burlington is a community of 11,021 people in Wisconsin. The median household income is $83,419, median rent runs about $999 per month, and median home values are around $276,600. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Burlington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Foreign-Born
2.8%
Broadband Internet
90.0%
of households
Population Growth
-0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Burlington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Burlington, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (34.0%), and 7.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
18.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.8%
of households
Married Couples
44.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.34
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 8% below WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Burlington
In Burlington, rent runs 8% below the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
29.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,250
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1970
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $364,308 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above WI average
Unemployment in Burlington
Unemployment in Racine County, which includes Burlington, is 0.6 percentage points higher than the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Burlington: Racine County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Racine County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Burlington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.5 min avg
How Burlington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Burlington, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 52 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M 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 58% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Burlington runs 58% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
137.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
586.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Burlington Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Racine County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Racine County, which includes Burlington, the most common type is winter weather, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Winter Weather | $37,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Winter Weather | $22,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Winter Storm | $46,000 |
| 2022 | 23 | Winter Weather | $74,000 |
| 2021 | 18 | Winter Weather | $23,000 |
| 2020 | 18 | Winter Weather | $4.1M |
| 2019 | 21 | Winter Weather | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 25 | Winter Weather | $33,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Racine County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Racine County, which includes Burlington, is typically good.
Median AQI
41
Racine County, county-wide
Climate79°F summers, 14°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Burlington has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 14°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
31°/14°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
35.3"
Annual Snowfall
37.7"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
155
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 12°F | 1.82" |
| Feb | 31°F | 14°F | 1.76" |
| Mar | 43°F | 23°F | 2.08" |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 3.59" |
| May | 67°F | 44°F | 3.96" |
| Jun | 77°F | 55°F | 4.51" |
| Jul | 81°F | 59°F | 3.59" |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 3.55" |
| Sep | 73°F | 50°F | 3.46" |
| Oct | 60°F | 39°F | 2.75" |
| Nov | 45°F | 28°F | 2.38" |
| Dec | 33°F | 18°F | 1.88" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Burlington
Burlington has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Aurora Memorial Hospital Burlington
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Aurora Lakeland Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.4 mi away · Elkhorn
Mercy Walworth Hospital & Medical Center
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 14.6 mi away · Lake Geneva
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.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Burlington
Burlington's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 76 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Burlington
Burlington has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (76 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
76 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Burlington
Burlington Public Library
166 E. Jefferson St., Burlington
Cities Near Burlington
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Burlington FAQ
Is Burlington, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Burlington's median rent is $999/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $83,419/year. Median home value is $276,600.
Is Burlington, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Burlington's violent crime rate was 137 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 586 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Burlington, Wisconsin?⌄
Racine County, which includes Burlington, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Burlington, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Burlington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $999/month and median household income is $83,419/year. The median home value is $276,600. About 30% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Burlington, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Burlington is 22 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