Burlington, WY

This town of 426 residents needs 8 more housing units over the next five years.

Housing snapshot

Population
426 (2026)
Households
84
Median household income
$91,500 (2026)
Typical home value
$406,437
Owner-occupied
70%
Five-year housing need
8 units

Comparison to other Wyoming municipalities

Burlington: $91,500 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$49K >$113K
Burlington: None jobs to household ratio
<0.29 >1.97
Burlington: No permit data
<0.2% >12%
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How affordable is this community?

A typical home in Burlington, WY costs $406,437, somewhat above the Wyoming average of $320,674. With a median household income of $91,500 in Burlington, WY, housing costs are a modest stretch for the typical household.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Burlington, WY is a growing community of roughly 84 households, with population increasing at 2.4% per year.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

In Burlington, WY, other accounts for 52% of the housing stock. Burlington, WY is a strongly owner-occupied community, with 70% of households owning their home.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How does this place compare to similar communities?