Ontario · City in the Hamilton area

Burlington by the numbers

Burlington is a city of about 197,737 people in the Hamilton metro area, Ontario, the 29th largest municipality in Canada. It has grown +2.0% since 2021. A two-bedroom rents for about $2,050 a month.

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Population (2025 est.)197,737City in the Hamilton area

Growth since 2021+2.0%Hamilton metro: +6.5%

Median household income$110,000Hamilton metro: $91,000

Avg. 2-bedroom rent$2,050CMHC, Oct 2025

Median age44.4Hamilton metro: 41.6

Households that rent24.9%Hamilton metro: 31.4%

Average commute23.7 minHamilton metro: 24.9 min

Speak English & French8.6%Canada: 18.0%

People

Population of Burlington

Burlington had an estimated 197,737 residents on July 1, 2025. The 2021 Census counted 186,948, +2.0% more than in 2016.

Land area186 km²

People per km²1,004

Households73,180

Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0155-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0003-01

2021 Census

Who lives in Burlington

Age

Under 15 16%15 to 64 63%65 and over 21%

Median age is 44.4 (Hamilton metro: 41.6; Canada: 41.6).

Languages

English only 90%English & French 9%Neither 1%

At home, 87.4% speak mostly English, 0.4% mostly French and 8.9% mostly another language.

Immigration and education details are published for the whole metro area: see Hamilton.

Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0021-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0225-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0229-01

Housing

Housing and income in Burlington

Owners 75%Renters 25%

Median household income$110,000before tax, 2020

After tax$94,000median, 2020

Average household income$140,2002020

Average rent (October 2025)

Bachelor$1,539

1 bedroom$1,744

2 bedrooms$2,050

3+ bedrooms$2,196

Purpose-built rental apartments and townhouses. The Hamilton metro average for a two-bedroom is $1,659. Two-bedroom rents changed +2.9% from October 2024.

Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0060-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0240-01, CMHC Rental Market Survey 2025, data tables

Commuting

Getting around Burlington

How people get to work

Car, truck or van88.8%

Public transit4.3%

Other2.4%

Average commute23.7 min

An hour or more7.5%one way

Census day 2021 was during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0458-01

Metro area

Jobs, prices, safety and climate around Burlington

These numbers are published for the whole Hamilton metro area, which includes Burlington.

Hamilton unemployment7.4%September 2026

Hamilton Crime Severity Index54.82025

January average-5.5°CJuly high 26°C

Snow per year157 cm

Average daily highAverage daily lowPrecipitation

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Official city data

Burlington open data & fun facts

Navigate Burlington (Open Data) · 98 datasets

Cycling Network City of Burlington Cycling Network.
Bike Repair Locations Points features representing locations of bike repair stations in the City of Burlington.
Road Segments City of Burlington road centerlines.

Among Canadian municipalities with 50,000+ people

How Burlington ranks

#9 of 44 · Most expensive municipalities to rent #29 of 116 · Largest municipalities #116 of 116 · Fastest-growing municipalities #19 of 116 · Highest-income municipalities #92 of 116 · Youngest municipalities #81 of 116 · Municipalities with the most renters #54 of 116 · Municipalities with the longest commutes

FAQ

Burlington questions, answered

What is the population of Burlington?

Burlington had an estimated 197,737 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The 2021 Census counted 186,948.

How much is rent in Burlington?

In October 2025 the average rent in Burlington was $1,744 for a one-bedroom and $2,050 for a two-bedroom (CMHC Rental Market Survey, purpose-built rentals).

What is the median household income in Burlington?

The median household income in Burlington was $110,000 before tax in 2020 (2021 Census).

Is Burlington part of Hamilton?

Yes. Statistics Canada counts Burlington as part of the Hamilton census metropolitan area, which had about 871,143 people in 2025.

Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.