Burlington, Iowa

Small Iowa city with local appeal

Midwest Burlington, IA-IL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

82.6

B-

out of 100

Overview

Burlington is an Iowa city with a population of approximately 23,565, part of the Burlington, IA-IL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $127,220. Median household income is $51,628.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 23,565 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $127,220 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $51,628 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 14.8 minutes
  • Part of the Burlington, IA-IL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

23,565

Source: Census ACS

$127,220

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$51,628

Source: Census ACS

14.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

41

Source: Walk Score

88 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Des Moines County (county-level results)

42%
57%
Democrat 7,935
Republican 10,794
Leans R+15.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 100/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 88.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 41/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 82.6

Location

Burlington, IA (40.8087, -91.1170)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.