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Burlington, WA

Burlington, WA.

Population: 17,850 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Burlington, WA is $544,664 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $555,280 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,125/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, icestorm, volcanicactivity the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$544,664

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$544,664
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+8.6%
5-year appreciation
+18.1%
10-year appreciation
+114.2%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$550,120
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$555,280
Median list price
$549,925
Median price per sqft
$337
1-year sale-price change
+12.1%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
53
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
21

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,125/mo
1-year rent change
+3.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,354/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,183/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,519/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Schools include
Burlington Edison High School, Lucille Umbarger Elementary, West View Elementary, Bay View Elementary, BECC

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, volcanicActivity, earthquake, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A07
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island (Ault Field) (18.2 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
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.8 in
Annual snowfall
20.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
30
Days with Good air quality
336
Days with Moderate air quality
29
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,706
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,793

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (25 mi)
National parks include
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, San Juan Island National Historical Park, North Cascades National Park
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
Skagit Regional Airport (MVW) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (NUW) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL, ISLAND HOSPITAL, PEACEHEALTH UNITED GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+293 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
26.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,140
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
76.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
40,441
Average weekly wage
$1,111
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
265

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

How it compares

BurlingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$544,664$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$555,280$510,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$2,125/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,140$3,381$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, WA?
$544,664.
What is the median sale price in Burlington, WA?
$555,280.
How long do homes take to sell in Burlington, WA?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Burlington, WA?
Typical rent: $2,125/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Burlington, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, volcanicActivity, earthquake, inlandFlooding.
Is Burlington, WA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A07.
What is the wildfire risk in Burlington, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Burlington, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Burlington, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Burlington, WA?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Burlington, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Burlington, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 30. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Burlington, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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