Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Burleson, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,305
Population
55,654
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Burleson is drawing you in with its welcoming atmosphere
Suburban
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Commuter
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Accessible
On the southern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Burleson is a suburban city about 20 minutes south of Fort Worth and 45 minutes south of Dallas. Burleson is characterized as a welcoming community offering great schools, green spaces, and affordable housing options. Burleson’s residential streets are lined with suburban single-family homes sitting on spacious lots. Renters have options of brick single-family homes and modern apartment complexes available in affordable to moderate price ranges.
Interstate 35W and Route 174 are the city’s main roads; these roads provide easy access to both Dallas and Fort Worth as well as a convenient place for modern amenities. Large plazas, restaurants, and boutiques are all situated off these busy roads. If you’re more interested in the great outdoors, Burleson still has you covered. Sprawling golf courses, athletic facilities, and lush parks allow residents to enjoy the Texas sun. Renters looking for a thriving suburbia with easy access to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex will be charmed by Burleson.
Explore the City
Historical market at Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza
Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza
Burleson Residents biking through Bailey Lake Park.
Bring your hammock and set up for a relaxing day at the park in Burleson.
Stop by the Old Axe Brewing Co and enjoy food and drinks and downtown scenery.
Fly Fishing in Bailey Lake Park is a favorite year around.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$88,372
Average: $101,658
Education
12,907
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
28,386
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Burleson has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Burleson, TX is $1,007 for a studio, $1,305 for one bedroom, $1,596 for two bedrooms, and $1,891 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burleson has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,305/month
725 Sq Ft
House
$2,248/month
1,789 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,591/month
1,118 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Burleson, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
North Joshua Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
730 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
667 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
594 Students
Irene Clinkscale Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
594 Students
Public
Grades K-5
580 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
654 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
576 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,218 Students
Burleson Centennial High School
Public
Grades 6-12
2,104 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,248 Students
Burleson Collegiate High School
Public
Grades 9-12
151 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,761 Students
Burleson Centennial High School
Public
Grades 6-12
2,104 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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- Dallas-Fort Worth International
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Methodology
† 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 June 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.