The story of this market
The typical home in Burleson, Texas sells for about $342,064, or $178 per square foot.
Prices are down 3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 43 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,685 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.1%
TX · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Burleson, Texas
Burleson's housing market remains resilient, supported by strong population growth and its status as an affordable alternative to the inner DFW metroplex. While year-over-year prices have seen a modest correction, the city's high homeownership rate and steady demand from families continue to drive market activity. The ongoing I-35W expansion and development in the Highpoint Business Park are expected to sustain long-term economic momentum.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Burleson yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 8.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 43 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 6.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major regional sports facility that hosts youth leagues and tournaments, serving as a significant anchor for family-oriented activity in the city.
A central community park providing walking trails and water features, contributing to the city's quality of life and local property appeal.
The historic heart of the city featuring local boutiques, restaurants, and community events that define the city's unique character.
Burleson is an ideal fit for family buyers and commuters seeking more housing space for their money compared to Fort Worth, while also attracting investors drawn to the city's consistent population growth and strong community character.
The city is primarily served by the Burleson Independent School District, which maintains a B rating from the Texas Education Agency and is generally regarded as performing above expectations for its demographic profile.
The city is primarily served by the I-35W corridor, which provides the main transit artery for residents commuting to Fort Worth and the broader DFW metroplex.
Burleson offers a robust amenity base including Chisenhall Fields for sports, Bailey Lake Park for outdoor recreation, and the historic Old Town Burleson district which serves as a central hub for local dining and shopping.
The rental market is characterized by a median monthly rent of $1,685, with steady demand driven by the city's rapid population growth and its role as a more affordable alternative to the inner DFW metroplex.
The local economy is anchored by a mix of retail, service, and light industrial sectors, with significant momentum driven by the city's rapid residential growth and proximity to the Fort Worth employment core.
Burleson is one of the fastest-growing cities in the southern DFW corridor, experiencing a 25% population increase since 2020, supported by its strategic location along the I-35W expansion corridor.
Development is heavily focused on the I-35W corridor and the expansion of business parks like Highpoint, aimed at balancing residential growth with commercial tax base expansion.
Parcels in Burleson are subject to various special districts including the primary school districts (Burleson ISD, Joshua ISD, and Mansfield ISD) and local utility service providers.
Burleson reports a crime rate of approximately 24.53 per 1,000 residents, which is significantly lower than both the Texas state average of 38.46 and the national average of 33.37.
The area is subject to standard North Texas climate risks, including severe thunderstorms, wind, and hail, which influence local property insurance premiums and building code requirements.
Property insurance in the region is influenced by North Texas weather patterns, with premiums reflecting exposure to wind, hail, and severe storm risks.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Data retrieved from data.census.gov profile for Burleson city, Texas.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.