Best Places to Live in Burlington, Washington

Small-town complex - Northwest Washington, along Puget Sound. August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Burlington, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Pros

-Attractive setting
-Mild year-round climate
-Central location

Cons

-Economy
-Some unattractive sprawl
-Property crime rate

Local Listings in Burlington

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$279,000

401 Harvest Edge Pl
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 1566 SqFt

$349,000

11080 Gundersen Ln
Bed 2 | Bath 2 | 1810 SqFt

$890,000

16471 Peterson Rd
Bed 4 | Bath 3 | 4920 SqFt

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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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Washington
County: Skagit County
Metro Area: Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metro Area
Political Ideology: Somewhat liberal

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Burlington
Zip Codes: 98233
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 23 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Burlington is 5.3% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). 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 16.8% 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

Skagit county voted Democratic in the last three Presidential elections, after voting Republican in 2000 and 2004. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Burlington's population is 8,590 people. Since 2010, 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 $322,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 9.3%. Check out the homes in the area

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

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#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 9.3% in the last 12 months. Browse Burlington Real Estate

The median home price in Burlington is $322,000. Browse Homes in this Range.

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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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