What are the schools like in Burlington, IL?

Burlington is served primarily by Central CUSD 301. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.

What is the median household income in Burlington?

The median household income in Burlington, IL is $79,531 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Burlington, IL?

Burlington has an average high temperature of 28.1°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.9 inches.

Burlington, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Burlington, IL affordable or expensive?

Burlington's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Burlington is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $275,000 and the median rent is $1,223 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Burlington, IL?

Burlington has a violent crime rate of 184.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 943.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Burlington, IL a Good Place to Live?

Burlington is a small town of 429 in Illinois, with a median household income of $79,531 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Burlington's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Burlington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Burlington city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Burlington's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Burlington costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Burlington, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$275,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,223	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,531	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Burlington's violent crime rate is 184.6 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

184.6 /100k

Property Crime

943.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Burlington is served primarily by Central CUSD 301. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Burlington, IL	National Avg
School District	Central CUSD 301	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Burlington sees average highs of 28.1°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 38.0 inches of annual precipitation and 38.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Burlington, IL
Average High — January	28.1°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	38.0"
Annual Snowfall	38.9"

Demographics

Metric	Burlington, IL	National Avg
Population	429	—
Median Age	37.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	17.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Burlington

Burlington, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60109

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burlington, IL affordable or expensive?

Burlington's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Burlington roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $275,000 and median rent is $1,223/month.

What is the crime rate in Burlington, IL?

Burlington's violent crime rate is 184.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 943.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Burlington?

Public schools in Burlington are operated by Central CUSD 301. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Burlington, IL a good place to live?

Burlington, IL has a population of 429, a median household income of $79,531, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Burlington?

Burlington averages 28.1°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.0 inches with about 38.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Burlington?

Burlington, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60109.

What is the population of Burlington?

The population of Burlington, Illinois is 429 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Burlington?

Key numbers for living in Burlington: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $275,000, median household income $79,531, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Burlington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.