Burlington is a small town of 1,308 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $87,417
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% 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:
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: 94.6
Burlington's overall cost of living index is 94.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Burlington costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Burlington, ND
National Avg
Median Home Value
$235,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$942
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$87,417
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Burlington's violent crime rate is 260.2 per 100,000 residents
— 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
260.2 /100k
Property Crime
1128.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Burlington is served primarily by UNITED 7.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Burlington, ND
National Avg
School District
UNITED 7
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Burlington sees average highs of 23.3°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 16.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.1 inches of snow per year.
Burlington's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Burlington roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $235,500 and median rent is $942/month.
Burlington's violent crime rate is 260.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1128.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Burlington are operated by UNITED 7.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Burlington, ND has a population of 1,308, a median household income of $87,417, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
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 23.3°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.7 inches
with about 45.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Burlington, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58722.
The population of Burlington, North Dakota is 1,308 with a median age of 30.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Burlington: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $235,500, median household income $87,417, crime index 63 (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.
