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Burlington, IA

Burlington, IA.

Population: 27,341 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Burlington, IA is $127,387 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $63,000 after a median 157.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $991/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$127,387

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

157.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$127,387
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+2.8%
5-year appreciation
+11.5%
10-year appreciation
+27.7%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$128,366
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$63,000
Median list price
$249,900
Median price per sqft
$24
1-year sale-price change
-28.4%
Median days on market
157.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
154
Sale-to-list ratio
88.9%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
-0.9%
Days to pending
61 days
New listings (monthly)
45

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$991/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Black Hawk Elementary School, Burlington Community High School, Edward Stone Middle School, James Wilson Grimes School, North Hill Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, drought, hail, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (6.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
42.5°F
Annual precipitation
40.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
74
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,394
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,452

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Ancam Antique Airfield (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-20 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
65.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,991
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
68.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,263
Average weekly wage
$980
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
15

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BurlingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$127,387$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$63,000$220,000$325,000
Median days on market158 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$991/mo$1,175/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,991$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Burlington, IA?
$127,387.
What is the median sale price in Burlington, IA?
$63,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Burlington, IA?
Median days on market: 157.5 days.
What is typical rent in Burlington, IA?
Typical rent: $991/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Burlington, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, drought, hail, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Burlington, IA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Burlington, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Burlington, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Burlington, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Burlington, IA?
8 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Burlington, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Burlington, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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