What are the schools like in Burlington, WI?

Burlington is served primarily by Burlington Area School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Burlington?

The median household income in Burlington, WI is $80,529 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Burlington, WI?

Burlington has an average high temperature of 27.7°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Burlington, WI affordable or expensive?

Burlington's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Burlington is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $262,600 and the median rent is $939 per month.

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

Burlington has a violent crime rate of 99.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 960.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Burlington, WI a Good Place to Live?

Burlington is a small city of 11,000 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $80,529 and a 3.2% 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, lower-than-average crime, 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: 95.4

Burlington's overall cost of living index is 95.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Burlington costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Burlington, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$262,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$939	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,529	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Burlington's violent crime rate is 99.6 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

99.6 /100k

Property Crime

960.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Burlington is served primarily by Burlington Area School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Burlington, WI	National Avg
School District	Burlington Area School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Burlington sees average highs of 27.7°F in January and 81.0°F in July, with 35.3 inches of annual precipitation and 37.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Burlington, WI
Average High — January	27.7°F
Average High — July	81.0°F
Annual Precipitation	35.3"
Annual Snowfall	37.7"

Demographics

Metric	Burlington, WI	National Avg
Population	11,000	—
Median Age	37.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burlington, WI affordable or expensive?

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 $262,600 and median rent is $939/month.

What is the crime rate in Burlington, WI?

Burlington's violent crime rate is 99.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 960.0 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 Burlington Area School District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 26.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Burlington, WI a good place to live?

Burlington, WI has a population of 11,000, a median household income of $80,529, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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 27.7°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.3 inches with about 37.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Burlington?

The population of Burlington, Wisconsin is 11,000 with a median age of 37.9. 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 95 (100 = US average), median home $262,600, median household income $80,529, crime index 34 (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.