Burlington, WA

Living in Burlington, WA is a great experience. The city is small but offers plenty of entertainment and activities for all ages. There are lots of parks and trails to explore, as well as great restaurants and shopping. In addition, the city offers convenient access to nearby cities such as Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia. The climate in Burlington is mild year-round with warm summers and cold winters. No matter what the season, there’s something fun to do here! Overall, if you're looking for a relaxing place to call home or just visit for a weekend getaway, Burlington is sure to please. Small-town complex - Northwest Washington, along Puget Sound.

State: Washington
County: Skagit County
Metro Area: Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metro Area
City: Burlington

Zip Codes: 98233
Cost of Living: 17.7% higher
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 23 ft above sea level

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Pros
Attractive setting
Mild year-round climate
Central location

Cons
Economy
Some unattractive sprawl
Property crime rate

What Bert Has To Say About Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metro Area

In an area of uncommon scenic beauty, Mount Vernon is adjacent to a vast river delta that stretches west to the Puget Sound but is otherwise surrounded by mountains. Anacortes is a main port gateway to the San Juan Islands and an oil terminal and refining center. The river delta supports a magnificent area of farmland, settled by Swedes and later by the Dutch, bringing visitors worldwide during the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival each spring. The economy is a mix of farming, forest products, fishing, tourism, and some industry.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Burlington is 7.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Burlington jobs have increased by 0.5%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Burlington's cost of living is 17.7% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Burlington's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Burlington, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Skagit county remained moderately Democratic, 52.1% to 44.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Burlington's population is 9,220 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 5.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19.0 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Burlington is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 6.8%.

SCHOOLS

Burlington public schools spend $10,413 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 18.9 students per teacher in Burlington. More Education

Burlington Rankings

#2	Where to Live to Avoid a Natural Disaster (Lowest Risk)
#2	Safest Places from Natural Disasters
#3	Emerging Metropolitan Areas
#17	Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Small Towns)
#134	Best Green Cities

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Housing Market in Burlington

It's a good time to buy in Burlington. Home Appreciation is up 6.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Burlington is .

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Reviews for Burlington 1 Reviews

Education - 4/12/2010
Burlington schools are facing bankruptcy and reorganization. All of the schools, with the exception of one, failed state testing guidelines. For this reason we are... Read More

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ZIP CODES IN BURLINGTON, WA

98233

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