Burlington, IA

Metro area in Iowa · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↓ -1.9%

Median Home Value

$136,076

↑ +2.2%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$830/mo

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

7.3%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+12.7%

Active Listings

161

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

13.7

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.4%

3 Months

↑ +0.5%

12 Months

↓ -1.9%

5-Year Price Trend

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