What are the schools like in Burlington, IN?

School district data for Burlington is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Burlington?

The median household income in Burlington, IN is $66,111 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Burlington, IN?

Burlington has an average high temperature of 31.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Burlington, IN affordable or expensive?

Burlington's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Burlington is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $128,500 and the median rent is $688 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Burlington is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Burlington, IN a Good Place to Live?

Burlington is a small town of 633 in Indiana, with a median household income of $66,111 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Burlington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 91.5

Burlington's overall cost of living index is 91.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Burlington costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Burlington, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$128,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$688	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,111	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Burlington is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Burlington, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Burlington sees average highs of 31.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July, with 41.5 inches of annual precipitation and 24.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Burlington, IN
Average High — January	31.9°F
Average High — July	82.6°F
Annual Precipitation	41.5"
Annual Snowfall	24.6"

Demographics

Metric	Burlington, IN	National Avg
Population	633	—
Median Age	43.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Burlington

Burlington, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46915

Burlington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burlington, IN affordable or expensive?

Burlington's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Burlington roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $128,500 and median rent is $688/month.

What is the crime rate in Burlington, IN?

Crime data for Burlington is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Burlington?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Burlington, IN a good place to live?

Burlington, IN has a population of 633, a median household income of $66,111, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 31.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.5 inches with about 24.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Burlington?

Burlington, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46915.

What is the population of Burlington?

The population of Burlington, Indiana is 633 with a median age of 43.3. 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 92 (100 = US average), median home $128,500, median household income $66,111. 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.