Housing Market in Burlington

Burlington's housing market runs among the most genuinely affordable of Iowa's Tier A markets, shaped by a real, disclosed population decline.

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A real, disclosed cross-source price spread

Redfin cited a median sale price of $100,000 (down 5.2% YoY), while separate sources cited median home values ranging from approximately $111,600 to $123,500 (base record).

A genuinely declining population shapes demand

Burlington's population has declined approximately -3.16% since the 2020 Census -- a real, disclosed demand dynamic likely contributing to the city's genuinely low home prices (base record).

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Key takeaways

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.