In Burke, North Dakota, the median home price is $140,761, compared with the North Dakota median of $289,490; median household income is $91,591; the population is 2,156; schools rate 5.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 56.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.3 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Burke at a glance
Population
2,156
Median Household Income
$91,591
Typical Home Value
$140,761
School District Rating
5.6
Violent Crime Rate
56.2
Avg Commute Time
24.3
About Burke
Burke has a population of 2,156. The median home value is $140,761, 51% below the North Dakota median. Median household income is $91,591 (19% above the North Dakota median). The most populated towns are Bowbells, Powers Lake, and Lignite.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Burke
36 towns, by population.
- Bowbells355 pop.
- Powers Lake301 pop.
- Lignite167 pop.
- Lucy143 pop.
- Portal129 pop.
- Colville113 pop.
- Garness98 pop.
- Vale84 pop.
- Battleview83 pop.
- Columbus67 pop.
- Harmonious52 pop.
- Kandiyohi51 pop.
- Minnesota51 pop.
- Portal49 pop.
- Richland45 pop.
- Vanville42 pop.
- Bowbells38 pop.
- Soo35 pop.
- North Star34 pop.
- Cleary31 pop.
- Clayton29 pop.
- Roseland26 pop.
- Keller25 pop.
- Short Creek24 pop.
- Thorson18 pop.
- Flaxton16 pop.
- Ward15 pop.
- Fay8 pop.
- North Burke7 pop.
- Foothills6 pop.
- Forthun6 pop.
- Lakeview4 pop.
- Dale2 pop.
- Dimond2 pop.
- Carter0 pop.
- Leaf Mountain0 pop.
County rankings in North Dakota
Every county in North Dakota, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in North Dakota
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in North Dakota by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in North Dakota
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in North Dakota
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in North Dakota
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in North Dakota
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in North Dakota
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in North Dakota
- 10Best school ratingsNorth Dakota School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in North Dakota
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in North Dakota
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in North Dakota
Burke at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Burke?
- Burke has a population of 2,156 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Burke?
- The median home value in Burke is $140,761. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Burke?
- Median household income in Burke is $91,591 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Burke in?
- Burke is in North Dakota.
- How many towns are in Burke?
- Burke contains 36 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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