Cost of Living in Burleson, TX

Population 50,981 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

106
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Burleson lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $283,000 — 7% below the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Texas.

Geographically, Burleson sits roughly 15 miles southwest of Arlington. Housing prices track closely with Arlington's $276,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 93
Rent 127

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Burleson

The median home value in Burleson is $282,900 — 7% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,665/month, 27% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $94,162/year is 26% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 77.4°F and lows of 56.3°F. Overall, Burleson has a cost of living index of 106 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$282,900
7% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$334,627
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,665/mo
27% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,823/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 71.3%
Renter-occupied 28.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,665
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,279/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
33.0 min
22% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.8%
Carpooled
6.8%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
8.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$94,162
26% above avg
Per Capita Income
$37,653
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
21% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Labor Force Participation
69.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.1%
Graduate degree 7.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.9
Male median age 33.1
Female median age 36.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.4°F
Avg Low
56.3°F
Annual Precip
36.2"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 586270778492969689796759
Low °F 374048556472757568574639
Precip" 2.342.633.373.134.333.541.701.683.324.722.622.81

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 38 — Good
78.2%
Good air days/yr
126
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
362
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Burleson, TX?

Burleson has a cost index of 106 (100 = national average). It is 6% above the national average.

What is average rent in Burleson, TX?

The median gross rent in Burleson is $1,665 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Burleson?

The median home value in Burleson is $282,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Burleson?

The median household income in Burleson is $94,162 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Burleson, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Burleson is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Burleson, TX affordable?

Burleson is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 106 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Burleson?

Burleson has average high temperatures of 77.4°F and average lows of 56.3°F. Annual precipitation is 36.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Burleson at a Glance

Population
50,981
Median Income
$94,162
Home Value
$282,900
Median Rent
$1,665/mo
Unemployment
3.8%
Avg High Temp
77.4°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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