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Burleson, Texas

       
Total population 31,660 Average January/July temperatures 43.2° / 81.0°
Median home price $ 147,906 Annual Precipitation 40.93 in. /yr.
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Burleson, Texas

This town is in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Cultural Attractions
Each October brings Founders Day, when Burleson celebrates with arts and crafts, entertainment, and carnival rides.
Economy
In its early days, Burleson acted as a retail center for the surrounding agricultural area. It was also an important railroad town.
Geography
Burleson sits south of Fort Worth and southwest of Dallas, in northern Texas.
Historical
In 1881, the first building was deeded in Burleson.
Recreation
One hundred and ninety-two acres within the city are dedicated to parks, while Dallas and Fort Worth are nearby.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 55.47 ° / 30.98 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 92.9 ° / 69.01 °
Precipitation (?) 40.93 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 37 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 188
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 121
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 147,906
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $46830.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $50431
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.25 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .150 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 2
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 10
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 15
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 83
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 5
Number of libraries within the county (?) 6
Number of museums within the county (?) 1
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 31,660
Population density (?) 1,257 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 72.2% growth
Population over 55 (?) 5,300 people
Education (?) 21 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 2
Number of clinics within the county (?) 20
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 55
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