What kinds of homes are in West Burlington, IA?
West Burlington, IA has 1,503 (±167) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 311 homes per square mile of land.
62.7% are detached single-family houses.
6.4% are in buildings of two to four units.
16.0% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 1,503 (±167)
- Detached houses
- 62.7%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 6.4%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 16.0%
Homes in West Burlington by building size
| Building type | West Burlington | Des Moines County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 62.7% (±8.6 points) | 78.7% | 72.2% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 4.7% (±3.6 points) | 2.2% | 4.5% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 2.1% (±2.6 points) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 4.3% (±4.0 points) | 5.2% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 5.0% (±5.4 points) | 2.4% | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 2.3% (±2.6 points) | 2.3% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 8.7% (±3.8 points) | 3.1% | 6.9% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 10.2% (±5.0 points) | 4.5% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In West Burlington, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Des Moines County (7.8%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (14.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near West Burlington
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Burlington | — | 16.0% (±7.1 points) | — |
| Burlington | 2.9 mi | 9.3% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown | 4.6 mi | 0.0% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gulfport | 4.9 mi | 0.0% (±82.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carman Township | 7.5 mi | 0.0% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Danville | 7.7 mi | 7.0% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gladstone Township | 10 mi | 0.0% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lomax | 11 mi | 0.0% (±37.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lomax Township | 11 mi | 0.0% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Des Moines County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Burlington | 16.0% (±7.1 points) |
| 2 | Burlington | 9.3% (±2.2 points) |
| 3 | Danville | 7.0% (±6.5 points) |
| 4 | Mediapolis | 0.3% (±4.6 points) |
| 5 | Middletown | 0.0% (±25.3 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Burlington
How many homes are in West Burlington?
West Burlington, IA has an estimated 1,503 (±167) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in West Burlington houses or apartments?
62.7% are detached houses and 4.7% attached houses, while 22.4% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in West Burlington?
6.4% of homes in West Burlington are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Burlington city, Iowa
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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