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Burlington

A village of 535 people in Illinois
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Map of Burlington: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land0.2%9 of 4,359 acres
Trails0.7 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves3named on the map

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

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About Burlington

Village in Illinois, United States
535Population
7.1 sq miArea
925 ftElevation

Burlington is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. The population was 429 as of 2022 estimates. It was incorporated as a village on November 6, 1990.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code60109
Living in Burlington

Housing in Burlington

$295K Median sale price · Redfin, March 2026

The median sale price was $295,000 in March 2026.

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Most working residents leave Burlington for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Chicago (9%), Elgin (8%) and St. Charles (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Chicago
9%
Elgin
8%
St. Charles
4%
Geneva
4%
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Health in Burlington

A−

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 85% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

7better than IL·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Advocate Sherman HospitalElgin · 11.8 mi · ER
165 E Plank RdSycamore · 6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Burlington · CMS · HRSAHealth in Burlington →

Natural hazards in Burlington

16
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 16% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Climate in Burlington

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Burlington has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 17°Winter
58° / 37°Spring
81° / 60°Summer
61° / 41°Fall
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Nearest: Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library DistrictHampshire · 3.8 miles · 61 hrs a week
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