Living in Burleson, TX
Suburb in Texas
Burleson is a suburb in Texas, home to about 51,000 people, with 2.6 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, a car is essential. Life moves at a relaxed pace, and homes are mostly houses with yards.
Is Burleson a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 14 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Dog-friendly: 5 dog parks within 9 mi
- Family-friendly: playgrounds, family attractions and plenty of households with kids
- Easy flying: DFW is 31 mi away
👎 Cons
- Quieter on culture: few museums and attractions nearby
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Hot summers: highs around 94°F
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Key facts
Living in Burleson: common questions
What is the cost of living in Burleson?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $296k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,270 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 103, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Burleson?
Texas has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.67% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Burleson safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.6× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Burleson?
Burleson has mild winters: winter days average around 59°F and summer days around 94°F.
Does Burleson get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from tornadoes and flooding: 4 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 1.25 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Burleson?
The nearest major airport is DFW, about 31 mi away.
How Burleson scores
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