Burlington, WI town hall & government
Burlington spent $25.7 million in the year to December 31, 2024, about $2,333 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Burlington's government.
Where Burlington's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 38%
- Fees & charges 26%
- Utility sales 13%
- Interest, fines & other 10%
- From the state 7%
- Other taxes & licenses 3%
- From other local governments 2%
- From the federal government 1%
- Sales taxes 1%
Who works for Burlington
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Waterford Union High School District
Burlington's high school district, shared with Burlington, Norway, Rochester, Vernon, Waterford and Waterford. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Wisconsin districts overall: 39% local, 50% state, 11% federal
- Local 58%
- State 39%
- Federal 3%
Of the $23,692 per pupil, $11,664 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving Burlington: Burlington Area School District ($14,544 per pupil) · Waterford Joint No. 1 School District ($19,555 per pupil).
Which schools Burlington kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Burlington pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Burlington's government
Who represents Burlington
Burlington is represented in Congress by Senators Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin and Representative Bryan Steil. Tony Evers is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.