Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Burlington
Burlington, KY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,135
Population
17,601
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Both the countryside and the city are at your fingertips in this northern Kentucky suburb
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Burlington is a large suburban community located just fifteen miles from Cincinnati. Almost entirely residential, Burlington’s rental market ranges from modest apartments to upscale single family homes, serving a population that includes numerous regional commuters. A small downtown district hosts a few popular hangouts, including the Presidents Inn and the Tousey House Tavern, plus the Boone County Fairgrounds a few blocks to the north. Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport sits just to the northeast, making Burlington a great option for airline employees and frequent travelers. To the east, several large shopping centers can be found along Interstate 71, and to the west, you’ll enjoy the peace and tranquility of the northern Kentucky countryside.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$83,821
Average: $100,701
Education
4,389
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,212
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Burlington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Burlington, KY is $899 for a studio, $1,135 for one bedroom, $1,591 for two bedrooms, and $1,793 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burlington has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,135/month
721 Sq Ft
House
$2,323/month
1,598 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Burlington, KY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Charles H. Kelly Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
236 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
704 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
604 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
679 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Boone County Arboretum
- Embshoff Woods
- Big Bone Lick State Park
- Fernbank Park
- Shawnee Lookout
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky 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 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.