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Burnet, TX
City in Burnet County, Texas.
Population
6,732
Land area
10.5sq mi
People per sq mi
641
ZIP codes
0
Burnet and its ZIP codes
Burnet at a glance
- Burnet is about 5.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 348th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $87,587, 12% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $277,400 and median rent is $1,019 a month.
Local data for Burnet, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burnet, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,587
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$277,400
Median rent
$1,019/mo
Homeownership
75.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,182), Mexican Americans (905), Irish Americans (520).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burnet County. PPP loans are for Burnet.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,381
17,073 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,613
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$441M
FY 2026, $8,972 per person
How people get to work
Burnet, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burnet, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
539
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,202
5.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 38°F
28.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burnet, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.3%
U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts
Cities near Burnet
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BertramCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Granite ShoalsCity | 12 mi | 7.1 |
| MeadowlakesCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Buchanan DamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.7 |
| Highland HavenCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Marble FallsCity | 13 mi | 16.5 |
| Cottonwood ShoresCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| KingslandCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9 |
| Buchanan Lake VillageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| Sunrise Beach VillageCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Horseshoe BayCity | 16 mi | 14.3 |
| Double HornCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| TowCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| Liberty HillCity | 21 mi | 4.6 |
| BriggsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| Round MountainTown | 22 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burnet, TX in?
- Burnet is in Burnet County, Texas.
- What is the population of Burnet, TX?
- About 6,732 people live in Burnet, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burnet?
- Nearby places include Bertram (11 mi), Granite Shoals (12 mi), Meadowlakes (12 mi), Buchanan Dam (12 mi), Highland Haven (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023