salaryRent is higher than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $69,640 a year. That is $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 278 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Burleson?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Burleson
| Size | Burleson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,447 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,396 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,591 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,974 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,549 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Burleson overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Burleson, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Burleson
Life in Burleson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Burleson?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $397 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $308,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,820 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Burleson, TX?
Renting in Burleson costs a median of about $1,741 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Burleson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,640 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Burleson cheap or expensive?
Burleson is rated OK: rent takes 20.6% of the typical household income of $101,301. It ranks 278th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Burleson?
The median homeowner in Burleson pays $4,934 a year in property taxes, about 1.60% of the median home value.
Is Burleson more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Burleson?
The median home value in Burleson is $308,200, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
52,918 people live in Burleson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.