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Burlington, WA

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A small-town feel with natural and suburban amenities

Riverside Scenic Mountain Views Historic Charming

Nestled alongside the Skagit River, Burlington exudes a small-town atmosphere about midway between Seattle and the Canadian border. Burlington boasts a historic downtown area along Fairhaven Avenue, with a slew of specialty shops, offices, and cafes in old-fashioned buildings.

Burlington also contains retail destinations like Cascade Mall and the Outlet Shoppes at Burlington, which offer plenty of brand-name retailers and eateries to choose from. Burlington’s natural beauty is pervasive, from its lush tree-lined avenues to its sweeping vistas of the Cascade Mountains. The town is within minutes of popular outdoor venues such as Tulip Town and Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Direct access to I-5 connects Burlington to Bellingham, Everett, Seattle, and beyond.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Burlington, WA is $1,697 for a studio, $1,812 for one bedroom, $2,002 for two bedrooms, and $2,454 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burlington has increased by 7.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,812/month
673 Sq Ft
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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Bay View Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

409 Students

4
out of 10

Lucille Umbarger Elementary

Public

Grades 1-8

568 Students

3
out of 10

West View Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

405 Students

3
out of 10

Bay View Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

409 Students

4
out of 10

Lucille Umbarger Elementary

Public

Grades 1-8

568 Students

3
out of 10

Burlington Edison High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,139 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Museum of Skagit County
  • Port Susan Bay
  • Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
  • Go Trek
  • North Cascades Institute

Airports

  • Bellingham International

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