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Burlington is a small town of 187 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $100,347
.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Burlington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), 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: 85.8
Burlington's overall cost of living index is 85.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Burlington costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Burlington, WV
National Avg
Median Home Value
$190,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$100,347
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Burlington's violent crime rate is 70.7 per 100,000 residents
— 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
70.7 /100k
Property Crime
383.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Burlington is served primarily by Mineral County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Burlington, WV
National Avg
School District
Mineral County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Burlington sees average highs of 39.5°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 41.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.5 inches of snow per year.
Burlington's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Burlington roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $190,300 and median rent is N/A/month.
Burlington's violent crime rate is 70.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 383.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Burlington are operated by Mineral County Schools.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 34.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Burlington, WV has a population of 187, a median household income of $100,347, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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 39.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.4 inches
with about 33.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Burlington, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26710.
The population of Burlington, West Virginia is 187 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Burlington: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $190,300, median household income $100,347, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.
