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Burlington, IA Housing Market
Balanced market+2.0% YoY
Zillow, August 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Burlington, IA is worth $128,671, rose 2.0% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $137,500, +4.2% year over year (through May 2026). With 2.5 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 64 days, Burlington is a balanced market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $128,671 home is about $687/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Burlington, IA
Typical home value
$128,671
+2.0% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,000/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$137,500
+4.2% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
64
Slow-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
113
2.5 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$55,274
Home costs 2.3x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
93.4%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Burlington a buyer's or seller's market?
Balanced market2.5 months of supply64 days on market93.4% of asking
Burlington, IA is a balanced market, based on 2.5 months of supply and homes selling in about 64 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Burlington housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Burlington, IA. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $137,500 |
| Median list price | $149,450 |
| Year-over-year price change | +4.2% |
| Median price per sq ft | $87/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 64 days |
| Active inventory | 113 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.5 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 93.4% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 45 |
| New listings (that month) | 46 |
| Listings with a price cut | 14.2% |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Burlington is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Burlington is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Burlington home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Burlington, IA rose 39.6%, from $98,500 to $137,500. The live Zillow value series has rose 2.0% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 14.2% of Burlington listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a modest share, which is what a market looks like when sellers are pricing close to where homes actually clear. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 2.5 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 93.4%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Burlington?
Priced off the typical home value of $128,671 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $25,734 | $102,937 | $687/mo |
| 5% | $6,434 | $122,238 | $816/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $687, that implies roughly $29,439 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Burlington earns $55,274, about $25,835 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 2.3x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Burlington?
Typical asking rent in Burlington, IA is $1,000/mo, against a typical home value of $128,671. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 10.7x, which means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $687 a month — $313 less than renting before taxes and insurance, so ownership can win on monthly cost alone once you have the down payment.
Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent
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Is inventory rising or falling in Burlington?
Active listings in Burlington, IA went from 93 in May 2025 to 113 in May 2026, a +21.5% change. Rising inventory is the single most useful leading indicator for buyers: more choice, longer marketing times, and more sellers willing to negotiate before price cuts show up in the median.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 85 | 36 |
| July 2025 | 102 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 108 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 114 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 112 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 106 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 92 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 105 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 104 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 110 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 109 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 113 | 46 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Burlington compare to Iowa and the U.S.?
Burlington homes sell for $137,500 — 47% below the Iowa median of $258,700. Against the national median of $410,700, Burlington runs 67% lower. Year-over-year, Burlington moved +4.2% against Iowa's +2.3% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, IA | $137,500 | +4.2% | 64 days |
| Iowa statewide | $258,700 | +2.3% | 37 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Burlington
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 2.5. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 14.2%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $129 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $128,671 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Burlington listing goes under contract in 64 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 93.4% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month Burlington added 46 new listings against 45 sales — more competition arriving than clearing, so early timing matters.
- Your equity moved +2.0% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Burlington varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Burlington
There are currently 113 homes listed for sale in Burlington, Iowa. The median listing price is $149K. Featured listings range from $54,900 to $399,000.
$89,900
716 S 5th St
Burlington, IA
4 bd2 ba1,840 sqft$49/ft²
House4,792 sqft lot
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$114,900
320 N Plane St
Burlington, IA
2 bd1 ba944 sqft$122/ft²
House7,405 sqft lot
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$115,000
901 Summer St
Burlington, IA
3 bd2 ba2,318 sqft$50/ft²
House8,276 sqft lot
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$125,000
923 Park Ave
Burlington, IA
3 bd1 ba864 sqft$145/ft²
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$142,500
2016 S 15th St
Burlington, IA
3 bd2 ba1,260 sqft$113/ft²
House8,712 sqft lot
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$154,500
1404 Orchard Meadow Dr Apt D
Burlington, IA
2 bd2 ba1,340 sqft$115/ft²
Condo5,227 sqft lot
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$159,900
512 N Plane St
Burlington, IA
2 bd1 ba1,936 sqft$83/ft²
House11,326 sqft lot
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$162,000
407 S Gunnison St
Burlington, IA
4 bd2 ba1,999 sqft$81/ft²
House6,970 sqft lot
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$249,000
1807 Koestner St
Burlington, IA
3 bd3 ba1,608 sqft$155/ft²
House12,197 sqft lot
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$289,000
1103 Hagemann Ave
Burlington, IA
3 bd3 ba1,426 sqft$203/ft²
House14,723 sqft lot
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$399,000
12990 Kirkendall Rd
Burlington, IA
4 bd3 ba1,934 sqft$206/ft²
House10.41 acres
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Active listings
113
Homes on market
Median list price
$149K
Avg. days on market
64
Days until sale
New this week
46
Newly listed
Price drops:14.2%of listings
Sale-to-list:93.4%
How much do homes cost in Burlington by property type?
How the Burlington, IA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $125,000 | $87/sq ft | 41 | 63 days |
| Condo / co-op | $172,750 | $117/sq ft | 2 | 101 days |
Who lives in Burlington?
American Community Survey estimates for Burlington. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
23,800
Households
11,264
Median income
$55,274/yr
Median age
42.8 years
Owner-occupied
68.7%
Median home value
$115,800
Median gross rent
$931/mo
Mean commute
17.1 min
68.7% of occupied homes in Burlington are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $115,800 against Zillow's $128,671 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $931/mo, below Zillow's $1,000/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve Burlington?
8 schools tracked · 3,233 students
The largest public schools serving Burlington, IA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Burlington Community High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,090 students
Edward Stone Middle School
Grades 7-8 · 471 students
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
Grades 5-6 · 424 students
Sunnyside Elementary School
Grades K-4 · 298 students
Black Hawk Elementary School
Grades K-4 · 290 students
James Wilson Grimes School
Grades K-4 · 247 students
North Hill Elementary School
Grades K-4 · 237 students
Corse Early Childhood Center
Grades PK · 176 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Burlington, IA?
Ordered by distance from Burlington, not by size. Compare Burlington side by side with any of them.
Burlington housing market FAQ
Is Burlington a buyer's or seller's market?
Burlington, IA is currently a balanced market. That read comes from 2.5 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 64 days, and sellers getting 93.4% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Burlington?
The typical home in Burlington, IA is worth $128,671 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $137,500, about $87 per square foot.
Is Burlington cheaper than the rest of Iowa?
Burlington's median sale price of $137,500 is 47% lower than the Iowa statewide median of $258,700, and 67% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Burlington?
Homes in Burlington, IA spent a median of 64 days on market before going under contract, versus 37 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Burlington?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $128,671 home is about $687 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $29,439 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $55,274.
Are home prices rising in Burlington?
The typical home value in Burlington, IA rose 2.0% over the last 12 months, from $126,199 to $128,671 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Burlington?
Burlington ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Burlington?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Burlington, IA is a balanced market with 2.5 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 10.7x means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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