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Burleson, TX


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Burleson, Texas

Introduction to Burleson, Texas

Burleson, Texas is 12 miles S of Fort Worth, Texas. It is in Johnson county. The city is part of the Fort Worth- Arlington metro area. The population of Burleson is 20,976.

Burleson History

Burleson was founded in 1881 and incorporated as a town in 1912. The community was named Burleson in the honor of Dr. Rufus C. Burleson, the President of Baylor University. It was reincorporated as a city in 1938. Burleson adopted a Home Rule Charter as a council-manager form of government in 1969.

Burleson and nearby Attractions

  • Burleson Stadium
  • Bartlett Park
  • Elk Stadium
  • Chisenhall Park
  • Alsbury Baptist Church
  • Boulevard Baptist Church

Things To Do In Burleson

Golfers can enjoy a game of golf at the Southern Oaks Golf Club, which is located in the city. Burleson is also home to several well maintained parks.

Burleson Transportation

Fort Worth Meacham International is the nearest major airport.

Burleson Higher Education

Higher education in the city is provided by Texas Wesleyan University and Tarrant County College.

High Points

Burleson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Burleson Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 16%Burleson People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 17%Burleson Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 19%Burleson Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Burleson, TX

Comparing Burleson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men59
Female Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity42
Age of the Population35
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size86

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty79
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime22

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