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West Burlington, Iowa

West Burlington, Iowa, in Des Moines county, is 57 miles SW of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 158 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. There are an estimated 3,161 people in the city.

The People and Families of West Burlington

In West Burlington, about 53% of adults are married. In West Burlington, lots of people live on their own.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Burlington had a median family income of $45,321. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in West Burlington, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($520) in West Burlington. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

West Burlington Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in West Burlington is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In West Burlington, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. One way to meet people in West Burlington is to try the public transportation system. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

West Burlington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWest Burlington Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWest Burlington Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%West Burlington Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 6%West Burlington Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%West Burlington Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 10%West Burlington Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of West Burlington, IA

Comparing West Burlington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity810
Senior Citizens86
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Affordability of Rents53
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime11

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