City profile
Burlington, IA
Des Moines County · Population 23,728
Burlington is a town in Des Moines County, IA with about 23,728 residents and a typical home value near $114,000. It is 57 miles from Davenport, IA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
23°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$114,300
Typical monthly housing
$757
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
73
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.43%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.8%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.94%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 56/100
Top hazards: Hail, Strong wind, Drought
Nearest major airport
141 mi to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 42% Democratic / 57% Republican
Community
Population
23,728
Black population
6.7%
County
Des Moines County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, derechos
Highlights
- About 23,728 residents
- Typical home value about $114,000
- 57 miles from Davenport, IA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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