Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Burlington, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,000
Population
11,062
Renter Mix
40% Rent
An up-and-coming city in southern Wisconsin
Scenic
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River
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Lake
If you're looking for a city that's full of character but lacks the buzz of a large metropolis, Burlington offers scenic living with plenty to do. Just 35 miles southwest of Milwaukee, Burlington sits within a nexus of rivers, parks, and lakes. The city itself was incorporated in 1900 and has a vibrant downtown area with historic buildings and quaint shops.
Wherever your apartment is, you're sure to be near a park in Burlington. There's Echo Park on the lake, Devor Park just outside the downtown area, and plenty more that line the waterways, including a dog park. Every year on Memorial Day weekend, Burlington hosts the Burlington Backyard Bash (formerly the Burlington Jamboree), a four-day festival with carnival rides, live music, and food that's become the city's signature end-of-May event.
Once you've found a rental, I-43 and I-94 will be your best friends if you commute to work, or if you're simply travelling the rest of the state.
Explore the City
With 28 parks from which to choose, a playground is always close by in Burlington, WI.
Stop for some peace and quiet along the 7 Waters Trail in Burlington, WI.
Fresh produce is available at the Market at Wehmhoff Square in Burlington.
Burlington has a private airport for charters, and nearby cities offer commercial service.
The Aquatic Center in Burlington, WI is the place to be in the summer months.
The White River State Trail is a 19 mile scenic trail that runs through Burlington, WI.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$80,949
Average: $93,453
Education
2,844
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,745
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Burlington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Burlington, WI is $1,222 for a studio, $1,000 for one bedroom, $1,403 for two bedrooms, and $1,290 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burlington has increased by 2.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,000/month
505 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Burlington, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
779 Students
Wheatland Center Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
644 Students
Public
Grades K-5
247 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
225 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
560 Students
Public
Grades K-8
779 Students
Wheatland Center Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
644 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
560 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
880 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Seno K/RLT Conservancy
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Commuter Rail
Airports
- General Mitchell 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 September 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.