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Council of Governments, the 2023 population is estimated to be 51,715. New residential permits
increased between FY2022 and FY2023 and the average home market value rose from $277,858 in the

year 2022 to $331,442 in the year 2023.

To support the growing population, the community has access to six hospitals that are within a thirty-
minute drive, including a pediatric hospital and a trauma center. Burleson ISD is made up of ten

elementary and seven secondary schools who consistently bring in SAT and ACT scores that are higher

than the state and national averages. Two additional schools, Nicholas Middle School and North Joshua
Elementary School also fall within the Burleson city limits to serve citizens. For higher education
opportunities, forty colleges and universities are located within an hour drive.

Thanks to Burleson’s humble beginnings, strategic bisection by one of the most travelled interstates in

America, and close location to the DFW metroplex, citizens are afforded the advantages of an urban

lifestyle, while retaining the “small town” feel. The city’s leadership is focus-driven to enhance citizen’s
quality of life and continue to move forward with a strategic plan that promotes operational excellence,

infrastructure improvements, community involvement and public safety.

The city has made significant
investments to support the re-

development of the Old Town
District. Old Town is home to unique

restaurants, boutiques, and an array
of entertainment options and as of

2023, many of the public events
take place in the Mayor Vera Calvin

Plaza set in the center of Old Town.
With a play area for young children,

shaded pavilion, dedicated space for
theatrical arts and musical performances, it has become a popular destination in the community.

Plans are currently underway to further develop and expand the Old Town District. This will
increase Old Town by bringing over 50,000 square feet of additional retail, office and restaurant

space.

Named in honor of the first female Mayor, it will serve the residents of Burleson for many years to
come.

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