Why visit Burleson
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 129 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Burleson PREMIERE LUX Cine 14 Burleson Commons, AMC Burleson 14, Willow Creek Park and Bartlett Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Burleson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Burleson
Burleson () is a city in Johnson and Tarrant counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. At the 2010 census it had a population of 36,690, and in 2019 it had an estimated population of 48,225. By the 2020 census, its population grew to 48,132 with a 2024 census-estimated population of 57,625.
From the Wikipedia article Burleson, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Burleson PREMIERE LUX Cine 14 Burleson Commons
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
1581 Southwest Wilshire Boulevard, Burleson
Museums and landmarks6
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes129
Ol' South Pancake House
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 2.0 mi
225 East Renfro Street, Burleson
06:00-15:00
Roasted Beeanery Coffee Bar
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
317 West Hidden Creek Parkway
Mo-Su 06:00-19:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.3 mi
829 West Rendon Crowley Road, Fort Worth
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Eagle’s Point Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 1.8 mi
200 South Main Street, Burleson
Tu,Fr 15:00-00:00; Sa,Su 11:00-00:00
117 more on the map.
History
The Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad, known as "the Katy", extended its service from Denison to Waco. In 1880 the segment from Fort Worth to Alvarado was being laid out, and a midway depot was needed. Grenville M. Dodge, representing the railroad, purchased land for the depot and a town surrounding it from Rev. Henry C. Renfro at the site of what is now called "Old Town" Burleson. As part of the agreement, Renfro named the town "Burleson", in honor of his teacher Rufus Columbus Burleson, the president of Baylor University. The first lot was sold on October 10, 1880, the date now considered the city's "founding day".
From the History section of Burleson, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Days Inn by Wyndham Burleson Ft. Worth
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
329 South Burleson Boulevard, Burleson
Quality Suites Burleson - Ft. Worth
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
1701 South Burleson Boulevard, Burleson
Best Western Plus Burleson Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
516 Memorial Plaza, Burleson
Churches and places of worship20
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging28
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Healthcare25
Best Value Mountain Valley Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.9 mi
3521 Southwest Wilshire Boulevard, Joshua
Map of Burleson
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 34°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 37°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 44°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 52°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 69°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 72°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 72°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 65°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 2.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 35°F | 2.6 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Burleson (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Johnson County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-05-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-14: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth (Carswell Field) (FWH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Benbrook 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Arlington 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Fort Worth 19 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Grand Prairie 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Bedford 25 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
- Azle 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Irving 31 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Dallas 38 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Carrollton 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Lewisville 42 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Burleson, TX, City Hall IMG 7080, No machine-readable author provided. Billy Hathorn assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burleson Gymnasium South Elevation 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Burleson Gymnasium West Elevation 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Burleson Gymnasium East Elevation 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Burleson Gymnasium North Elevation 2018, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- ISS060-E-4913 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-169286 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-169285 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Château Woda Nymphée1, RodneyLordHarrington, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS062-E-62797 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-62796 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-61857 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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