Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
18%
Burkburnett
Burkburnett, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$899
Population
10,937
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Boomtown, U.S.A. exploding with small-town charm
Family-Friendly
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Fishing
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Historic
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Rural
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Quiet
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Burkburnett is a small city near the border of Texas and Oklahoma. This small town was nicknamed “Boomtown” by President Theodore Roosevelt when it rose to be a top destination during the oil boom in the early 1900s. Today, Burkburnett prides itself on being a welcoming, family-friendly community. This desert-like rural town is safe with an affordable cost of living. Burkburnett residents enjoy spending time outdoors. Most attractions and special events in the area involve connecting with nature. Visit the Burkburnett Kampgrounds of America campground on the edge of town that features a dog park, a saltwater pool with a slide, deluxe cabins with full kitchens, and more. For even more outdoor adventure, travel just 30 minutes south of town to Lake Arrowhead State Park.
This close-knit community prides itself on being family friendly and the biggest events of the year often encourage family bonding. The annual Boomtown Fishing Derby is held at Friendship Park and children from kindergarten to high school can participate. Enjoy a Texas tradition at the Boomtown Rodeo where young cowgirls and cowboys compete for titles.
Although Burkburnett is rural, it’s in a great location. The town is only 20 minutes from Wichita Falls and the Sheppard Air Force Base, the largest aviation training base.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,779
Average: $81,296
Education
2,094
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,872
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Burkburnett has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Burkburnett, TX is $899 for one bedroom, $1,010 for two bedrooms, and $1,094 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burkburnett has increased by 6.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$899/month
722 Sq Ft
House
$1,089/month
1,194 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Burkburnett, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
John G Hardin Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
527 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
618 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
736 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
834 Students
Gateway Student Support Center
Public
Grades 9-12
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.