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Living in Burlington

Burlington had 10,987 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. There were 170 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Median household income was US$83,419 a year in July 2026. Foreign-born residents accounted for 2.8% of the population in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1934 sources

Population10,951people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,281EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent878.1EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.19%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,060offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 33% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.57µg/m³country median 7.0 — 6% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Less recorded crime than 69% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 65% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Burlington?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Burlington.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$999 per month, while the median home value was US$276,600 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 56.7%, and the vacancy rate was 4.62% in July 2026. 32.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Burlington recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet22Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan23Official · national market
Median gross rent$999/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent32.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)4.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents786.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)984.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent878.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes63 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Is Burlington a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 49–65%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student57%strong on education, weak on work · range 47–67%
Family66%strong on family, weak on cost · range 57–75%
Retirement57%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 47–67%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 312 of 10,951 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Burlington is 3.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income83,419 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband79.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet8.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet1.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary3,281 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,611 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov24Official
Unemployment rate3.19 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Burlington?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,611 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,766of €2,832 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,832
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €984
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,766
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Burlington Salary needed to live in Burlington

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Burlington. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Burlington. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher96.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools14 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents21.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio6 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents170 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,572 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Burlington when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBurlington highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Burlington highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Burlington4,037
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,060 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting14Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents54.26 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Recorded violent crimes15 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time21.49 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work0.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Nearest airportXES3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport12 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Burlington. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Burlington.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Burlington is 6.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.57 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202411Official
Average daytime high by monthJan -2.39 · Feb -0.333 · Mar 5.94 · Apr 13.17 · May 19.5 · Jun 24.94 · Jul 27.22 · Aug 26.39 · Sep 22.72 · Oct 15.56 · Nov 7.33 · Dec 0.5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00471205 (BURLINGTON WWTP)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -11.39 · Feb -10 · Mar -4.78 · Apr 0.944 · May 6.89 · Jun 12.61 · Jul 15.17 · Aug 14.28 · Sep 9.72 · Oct 3.67 · Nov -2.44 · Dec -7.83 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00471205 (BURLINGTON WWTP)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -6.89 · Feb -5.17 · Mar 0.611 · Apr 7.06 · May 13.22 · Jun 18.78 · Jul 21.22 · Aug 20.33 · Sep 16.22 · Oct 9.61 · Nov 2.44 · Dec -3.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 46.23 · Feb 44.7 · Mar 52.83 · Apr 91.19 · May 100.6 · Jun 114.6 · Jul 91.19 · Aug 90.17 · Sep 87.88 · Oct 69.85 · Nov 60.45 · Dec 47.75 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00471205 (BURLINGTON WWTP)18Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading130.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.58 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation889.6 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.36 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature9.14 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-2.41 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Green Bay ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Barrie (Canada) ±1.1 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.2 °C, Gatineau (Canada) ±1.4 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.4 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 312 is not 1.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.19 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents312 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density547.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population10,951 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics10,913 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value276,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes56.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate67.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad2.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.57 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage81.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance3.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher28.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official
Households with a vehicle available96.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over5,532 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home7.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans83.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Burlington

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Burlington alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 118 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.2% Burlington+412%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 10,951 Burlington+357%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,281 Burlington+47%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,060 Burlington−30%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.2% Burlington+18%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,611 Burlington+12%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 6.6 µg/m³ Burlington+18%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Burlington

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Tichigan 15.5 km away
Rent
1,110 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,649 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Wind Lake 18.8 km away
Rent
1,080 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,484 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Burlington?

The median gross salary is 3,611 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Burlington?

The unemployment rate is 3.19 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Burlington?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.57 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Burlington?

Police recorded 1,060 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Burlington?

The published population is 10,951 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Burlington?

312 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Burlington a good place to live?

Burlington may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Burlington?

Waterford, Tichigan, Bloomfield, Lake Geneva, Twin Lakes are near Burlington. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Burlington (Wisconsin), United States: population, rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 26aa38161ac6faae2656f27f8b6a8d1f]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/burlington-wi/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Burlington (Wisconsin), United States: population, rent},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
  version = {26aa38161ac6faae2656f27f8b6a8d1f},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/burlington-wi/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-10-16. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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