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Burlington, Kentucky real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Burlington, KY (Boone County) — Census median home value $229,700, county listing prices up about 8.1% over the past year.
Burlington, KY is in Boone County, Kentucky — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 18,090, with a median household income of $101,550. Census data puts Burlington's median home value at $229,700 (all owner-occupied homes); Boone County's current median listing price runs $428,000, up about 8.1% over the past year.
At a glance
Burlington market snapshot
Population
18,090
Median Household Income
$101,550
Median Home Value (city)
$229,700
Median Listing Price (Boone County)
$428,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,442/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+8.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Burlington's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $229,700. Separately, Boone County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $428,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Boone County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.23% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Burlington has an estimated population of 18,090 and a median household income of $101,550, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Burlington's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Burlington, KY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Burlington's median home value at $229,700. Boone County's current median listing price runs $428,000, up about 8.1% over the past year.
What is the population of Burlington, KY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Burlington's population at approximately 18,090.
What's the median rent in Burlington, KY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Burlington at approximately $1,442 per month.
What is the median household income in Burlington, KY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Burlington at approximately $101,550.
Is the Burlington housing market growing?
Boone County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.23% annual change in 2025.
Is Burlington, KY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Burlington's median home value at about 2.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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