Markets/Iowa/Burlington

Burlington, IA-IL Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Burlington, Iowa. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.

Median Home Price

$145,254

+3.2% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

8.2%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+3.2%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+3.2% year-over-year

Climate Risk

18/100

Very Low

Market Momentum

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Neutral
2.6mo supply · Score +1/7

Net migration: Bottom 32% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral0.96x

In-migrants avg $43,543 AGI vs out-migrants $45,512

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Opportunity Zone Market

3 ZIP codes in Burlington are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Burlington Market Summary

Burlington, IA-IL shows steady growth at 3.2% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.36x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (18/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 8.23% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.4x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$61,453

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.6%
Base Case+3.2%
Bull Case+4.7%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Burlington, IA-IL's primary climate exposure is wind storms (60/100). The composite climate risk score of 18/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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