Apartments for rent in Burleson, TX

The small city of Burleson, Texas is home to just under 43,000 residents. Families with children will fit right in, as kids aged 5-14 account for an above-average 24% of the population. With an average age of just under 36, the city's population skews younger than most cities in Texas. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 74% of residents own their homes. Relatively high rent costs may be playing a role, as the average rent of $1,205 a month is substantially higher than the state average of $1,029.

Burleson has a relatively high number of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (6%) compared to the state average. Further, 11% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have a Master's degree or Doctorate. If you're looking for career options, Burleson has a surplus. The four most common industries are retail, healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Together, these industries make up 27% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 10% of residents work in sales, which ranks as the top field in the city. Burleson workers take home an average annual income of about $83,000, more than the state average. Burleson's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).

With an average commute time of about 32 minutes, slower than most cities in the state, Burleson residents find that it takes some patience traveling to work. Driving is the most common way to get to work, selected by 46% of commuters, while public transit is not widely used. Few residents commute to work on foot.