Burlington is a small town of 233 in Michigan, with a median household income of $51,705
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Burlington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 89.6
Burlington's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Burlington costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Burlington, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$73,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$800
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,705
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Burlington's violent crime rate is 694.0 per 100,000 residents
— 83% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
694.0 /100k
Property Crime
1857.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Burlington, MI
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Burlington sees average highs of 30.9°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 39.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 42.7 inches of snow per year.
Burlington's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Burlington roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $73,300 and median rent is $800/month.
Burlington's violent crime rate is 694.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1857.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Burlington, MI has a population of 233, a median household income of $51,705, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
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.
Burlington averages 30.9°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.1 inches
with about 42.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Burlington, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49029.
The population of Burlington, Michigan is 233 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Burlington: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $73,300, median household income $51,705, crime index 145 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.