Burlington

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Burlington, ND Area Guide

A Montana rural oasis

Rural Agriculture Commuter Affordable Quiet

Located about 120 miles north of Bismarck, Burlington is another charming rural town that North Dakota is known for. Perfect for renters looking for a slower pace of life, Burlington features affordable ranch-style and mid-rise apartments for rent. Surrounded by farmland, open pastures, and riverfront parks, Burlington is predominately residential, giving a pastoral feel. Burlington has a small commercial center, but to access more amenities, most residents travel to nearby towns, especially Minot, located only 15 minutes away. Minot houses a vibrant downtown district, a zoo, movie theaters, museums, and more. Burlington residents have plenty of amenities to choose from nearby. If you’re looking for a good weekend trip, the state capital is a two-hour drive away, made easy by U.S. Highway 83.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$76,096

Average: $92,897

Education

179

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

559

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

39 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

27%

Over 65

16%

Housing Distribution

Burlington has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Burlington-Des Lacs Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

387 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Roosevelt Park Zoo

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Minot 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.