A charming community full of history and new development
As you stroll through the center of historic downtown Burlington, smelling the sweet
chocolate aromas flowing from the nearby Nestle factory, you’ll wonder what took you
so long to get here. Burlington’s tight-knit community and all the history, charm and
development are what make this big small town such a positive place to be.
Population
10,950
Median Household Income
$67,884
Median Home Value (ESRI)
$269,374
Number of Businesses
557
Average Commute Time
22 minutes
Property Tax Rate
$17.4 per $1,000
Residents + Tourists
The City of Burlington’s location along the White and Fox Rivers established the
City as a commercial hub for western Racine County. The thriving community
of over 500 businesses includes a variety of large industrial corporations, many
family-owned retail and service businesses and diverse commercial retail and big
box stores.
Rivers & Lakes
Our waterways offer kayaking, canoeing, boating, fishing, water skiing and water shows.
Historic Downtown
Walkable streets and parks along quaint shops, galleries, museums, restaurants, and historic architecture.
Year-Round Fun
Farmers markets, music festivals, seasonal fairs, and shopping.
Leading Employers
- Advocate Aurora Health
- Echo Lake Foods
- Lavelle Industries
- LDV
- Nestle USA
Contact Us
- Burlington-WI.gov
- 300 N Pine Street Burlington, WI 53105
- 262.342.1161
- Burlington School District BASD.k12.wi.us
- BurlingtonChamber.org
Meet Your Neighbor
There is no weekend that goes by without an event or a festival for us to attend.
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Schools
Population
Distances
Schools
Population
Distances
Milwaukee, Mitchell Airport (MKE) – 29 Miles
Chicago, O’Hare Airport (ORD) – 64 Miles
Chicago, Midway Airport – 93 Miles
Sturtevant, Amtrak Train Station – 21 Miles
