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Burlington, WI


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Burlington, Wisconsin

Burlington, Wisconsin, in Racine county, is 23 miles S of Waukesha, Wisconsin (center to center) and 31 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is considered part of the Racine metropolitan area. Burlington has a population of 9,936.

The People and Families of Burlington

In Burlington, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Burlington had a median family income of $54,045.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Burlington ($5,500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Burlington Housing

About 61% of housing units in Burlington are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Burlington, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Burlington Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Burlington Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Burlington, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women78
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone65
Affordability of Rents63
Housing Recently Built56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Property Taxes32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime42

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