Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Burlington
Burlington, IA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$919
Population
22,948
Renter Mix
36% Rent
A charming riverside town in the heart of Corn Belt
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Burlington is a small city on the bank of the Mississippi River near the southeastern corner of Iowa. Fairly secluded amongst the region’s vast farmlands, Burlington serves as a major cultural and economic hub for the area, and the city’s Great River Medical Center serves folks from miles around.
The city’s historic Downtown district near the river is packed with beautifully-preserved vintage buildings, many of which still house locally-owned businesses like Bent River Brewing Company and the landmark Capitol Theater. The local rental market features a diverse range of options for any taste, from downtown lofts to upscale townhouses to suburban single-family homes.
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An aerial view of Burlington at night with the Mississippi River in the distance.
The Burlington water tower stands in the middle of the city.
A road winds between houses in Burlington.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,718
Average: $68,977
Education
4,366
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,865
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Burlington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Burlington, IA is $908 for a studio, $919 for one bedroom, $950 for two bedrooms, and $1,137 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burlington has increased by 4.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$919/month
688 Sq Ft
House
$1,499/month
1,477 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Burlington, IA is 12.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Burlington is 30.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $908 - $1,137. You can expect to pay 5.5% less for groceries, 5.0% less for utilities, and 0.3% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Burlington, IA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
316 Students
Public
Grades K-5
277 Students
Public
Grades K-5
249 Students
Public
Grades K-5
464 Students
Public
Grades K-5
269 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
489 Students
Burlington Community High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,092 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Crapo Park
- Starr's Cave Preserve and Nature Center
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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 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.