Living In Burleson Texas

This page provides guidance for anyone who is thinking about moving to Burleson Texas. and wants to make an objective assessment of what living in Burleson is like. Burleson livability factors are presented along with descriptions, pictures and maps of Burleson homes for sale. At the bottom of this page are links to authoritative sources that provide additional general information about living in Burleson.

Where Is Burleson Texas Located?

Burleson, Texas is located in the north-central part of the state, within Johnson County. It’s situated approximately 12 miles south of downtown Fort Worth and about 45 miles southwest of downtown Dallas. Burleson is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and is considered a suburb of the larger cities in the region.

You’re about 46 minutes to downtown Dallas and about 16 minutes to downtown Fort Worth. You have easy highway access around the metroplex. Residents have access to I-35W N route to get to Fort Worth or  I-30 route to Dallas.

Burleson is easily accessible to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (39 minutes drive) as well as Dallas Love Field (53 minutes drive)

Burleson Independent School District

One of the standout features of Burleson is its excellent school system. The schools are highly rated, receiving an “B” according to the 2021-2022 school year evaluations. With 12,693 students, a strong sense of school pride, dedicated teachers, and great administrators, Burleson schools offer a top-notch education.

Most school age children who reside in Burleson are eligible to attend Burleson Independent School District schools.

Suburban Charm

In Burleson, Texas suburban charm is reflected in its family-friendly environment, affordable housing, ample parks and recreational facilities, thriving local businesses, vibrant community events, and easy access to urban amenities, making it an appealing place to call home for residents of all ages.

Active Lifestyle Opportunities

Burleson, Texas residents can stay active through parks, trails, recreational facilities, community events, youth programs, and gyms, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Diverse Neighborhoods

Burleson, Texas offers a mix of neighborhoods, including family-friendly suburbs, new developments, established communities, rural areas, and mixed-use developments, providing diverse living options for residents. Click on this Burleson neighborhoods link for profiles that describe some of the best and most popular of these neighborhoods.

Burleson Texas Real Estate Overview

Key to understanding what living in Burleson is like is knowing about the Burleson Texas real estate market. 

Burleson Texas Property Tax Rates

To view Burleson Property Tax Rates, click this link.

Burleson Texas Housing Trends

What is the housing market like in Burleson today?

In May 2024, Burleson home prices were up 3% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $375,000. On average, homes in Burleson sell after 33 days on the market compared to 14 days last year. There were 95 homes sold in May this year, down from 106 last year.

Shown below is a snapshot of current Burleson Texas homes for sale.

The default display order of the property listings shown below is number of days listed, but other sort orders can be selected. The property display also can be easily changed from the default grid display to a detailed list display. If you are viewing this page on a mobile device, a map that shows the location of the selected properties can be displayed by clicking on the map icon.

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