Burlington is a small city of 18,264 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $96,683
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Burlington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
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: 94.1
Burlington's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Burlington costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Burlington, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$216,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,303
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$96,683
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Burlington's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
113.0 /100k
Property Crime
1316.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Burlington is served primarily by Boone County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Burlington, KY
National Avg
School District
Boone County
—
Elementary Schools
15
—
Middle Schools
6
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Burlington sees average highs of 39.6°F in January
and 86.0°F in July,
with 45.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.3 inches of snow per year.
Burlington's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Burlington roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $216,200 and median rent is $1,303/month.
Burlington's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1316.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Burlington are operated by Boone County.
The district has 15 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 30.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Burlington, KY has a population of 18,264, a median household income of $96,683, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
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.
Burlington averages 39.6°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.3 inches
with about 23.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Burlington, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 41005.
The population of Burlington, Kentucky is 18,264 with a median age of 37.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Burlington: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $216,200, median household income $96,683, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.
