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Burke, Virginia, in Fairfax county, is 15 miles SW of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is conveniently located inside the Washington metropolitan area. There are an estimated 57,737 people in Burke.
In Burke, about 65% of adults are married. Many folks in Burke are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.
In 2000, Burke had a median family income of $99,487. Burke has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Burke living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Burke, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($47,995) in Burke. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 84% of housing in Burke is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Burke, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Burke, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Burke strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
Comparing Burke to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
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