salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 97% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Most homes (89.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 68.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Virginia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Virginia. It is number 185 of 199 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Burke?
Share of households by yearly income. 72.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Burke
| Size | Burke | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,414 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,925 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,672 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Burke overall?
Everyday prices in Virginia overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Burke, so the Virginia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Burke
Life in Burke
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Burke?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,687 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $747,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $74,770 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Burke, VA?
Renting in Burke costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The Virginia median is $2,049.
How much do I need to make to live in Burke?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Burke cheap or expensive?
Burke is rated OK: rent takes 21.0% of the typical household income of $200,405. It ranks 185th cheapest of 199 Virginia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Burke?
The median homeowner in Burke pays $7,311 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.
Is Burke more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Virginia are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Burke?
The median home value in Burke is $747,700, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
44,029 people live in Burke. Numbers are typical (middle) values.