Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
McConnell Cafe
Coffee Shop
First Crossing
Coffee Shop
Gallery Lounge
Coffee Shop
Beancounter Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Blackhawk Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) F
Apple Trees Museum
Museum
Bracewell Stadium
Stadium
Capitol Theater
Theatre Arts
Heritage Center Museum
Museum
Burlington Memorial Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Community Field
Stadium
Westland 10 Theatre
Cinema
Crapo Park Band Shell
Theatre Arts
Little Theater
Theatre Arts
Des Moines County Fair
Attraction
Food and Drink (21) F
Burger King
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Happy Joe's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Pancheros Mexican Grill
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Olive Wine
Bar
Bent River Brewing Co.
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
The Washington
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Tiki Bar
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Casa Fiesta Mexican
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
Notre Dame Gym
Gym
Yoga for You
Gym
SportsWorx
Gym
SportsWorx
Gym
Groceries (5) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (21) C-
Saunderson Park
Park
Cottonwood Park
Park
Perkins Park
Park
Summer Street Park
Park
South Hill Park
Park
Kersch Park
Park
Nancy Neafie Park
Park
DeEdwin & Gladys White Park
Park
North Hill Park
Park
Riverside Park
Park
West Burlington Community Park
Park
Mosquito Park
Park
Longmeadow Park
Park
Luers Park
Park
Sunnyside School Playground
Playground
Sunnyside Park
Park
Dankwardt Memorial Park
Park
Crapo Park
Park
Shops (25) D-
Salon Central
Hairdresser
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Kempker's True Value
Home Improvement
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Today's Hair Option
Hairdresser
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Modern Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Curly Inn Salon Day Spa
Beauty
Dollar General
Discount Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Law's Jewelry
Fashion
Styltique
Hairdresser
Barber & Style
Hairdresser
Burlington By The Book
Books
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Natural Inspirations
Gift Shop
Circle K
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Bickel's Cycling and Fitness
Bicycle
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Nick's Cycling and Fitness
Bicycle
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Russell Cellular
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Burlington.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
6th & Division
Bus Stop
Burlington
Transit Station
Westland Mall
Bus Stop
Great River Wellness Plaza
Bus Stop
Southeastern Community College
Bus Stop
Southeastern Community College
Bus Stop
Great River Medical Center
Bus Stop
Community Health Center
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Burlington is 88/100 - which is 2% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime F

Burlington crime rates are 4,277 per 100k, which is 164% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
3,690 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
587 crimes per 100k F
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employment D

The median income in Burlington is $46,707 - which is 14% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$46,707 F
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Smile Shoppe
Dentist
Burlington Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Burlington Police Department
Police
Des Moines County Sheriffs Office
Police
American Eyecare Center
Doctor
Burlington Fire Station Two
Fire Station
Airport Fire Station
Fire Station
Heartland Foot and Ankle Clinic
Doctor
West Burlington Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
West Burlington Police Department
Police
Heritage Family Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Southeastern Renal Dialysis
Clinic
Burlington Ear Nose and Throat Clinic
Doctor
Heritage Partner Pharmacy
Pharmacy
River Cities Opthalmology
Doctor
Great River Women's Health
Doctor
Great River Eye Specialists
Doctor
Great River Medicine Specialists
Doctor
Heritage Park Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Burlington Pediatrics Association
Doctor
Emergency Department
Hospital
Great River Gastroenterology
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Burlington home prices are $94,000 - which is 29% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$94,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C+

The Burlington graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
85% C
Elementary Schools (10) F
Corse Elementary School
Burlington Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School
Burlington Notre Dame
James Wilson Grimes School
North Hill Elementary School
Great River Christian School
Edward Stone Middle School
Sunnyside Elementary School
Aldo Leopold Middle School
West Burlington Junior High School
West Burlington Elem School
Black Hawk Elementary School
High Schools (4) B-
Burlington Community High School
Burlington Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School
Burlington Notre Dame
Great River Christian School
West Burlington High School
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ratings B

Burlington has an overall rating of 72% from 24 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (23)
From AreaVibes A-
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Burlington, IA: Calm Living Along The Mississippi 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Burlington is a relaxing little city in Iowa. I've been living here a while now and I enjoy the area. It's pretty far from any other big cities so it definitely feels like you're living in the countryside. It's pretty cheap to live here; you can find a nice house for not too much ...Read More money.

If you're moving here, make sure you have a job lined up first because it might take a little time to find a decent one here. It's a pretty small town so there isn't a big selection to choose from. Other than that, the city does have some things to keep you entertained.

The best area in Burlington is probably along the coast of the Mississippi River. There are also a bunch of public parks throughout the city you can check out. The summer can be pretty fun. It doesn't get too hot and there are usually some parades and festivals you can see. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Burlington? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Saunderson Park
      Cottonwood Park
      Perkins Park
      Summer Street Park
      South Hill Park
      Kersch Park
      Nancy Neafie Park
      DeEdwin & Gladys White Park

      Entertainment

      Apple Trees Museum
      Bracewell Stadium
      Capitol Theater
      Heritage Center Museum
      Burlington Memorial Auditorium
      Community Field
      Westland 10 Theatre
      Crapo Park Band Shell

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Arby's
      Wendy's
      Sonic
      Hardee's
      Culver's
      Happy Joe's
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Burlington? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Burlington.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Burlington? The cost of living in Burlington is 88/100 - which is 2% lower than Iowa.
      Burlington
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Burlington? Burlington crime rates are 4,277, which are 164% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      4,277 per 100k people

      84% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      84% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      16%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Burlington? The median income in Burlington is $46,707 which is 14% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $46,70716% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,5911% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      31% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Burlington a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy

      Doctors

      American Eyecare Center
      Heartland Foot and Ankle Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Burlington home prices? Burlington home prices are $94,000 - which is 29% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $94,00049% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82613% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Burlington have good schools? The Burlington graduation rate is 85% - which is 3% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      7% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Burlington a good place to live? Burlington has an overall rating of 72% from 24 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      72%

      24 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      23 total surveys

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