Burleson, Texas
Burleson is a city in Johnson County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 17 miles south of Fort Worth, with a population of about 56,253. Parts of Burleson also extend into Tarrant County.
Johnson · Tarrant
Counties
56,253
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
29.2 sq mi
Land Area
17 mi
to Fort Worth
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Burleson on Wikipedia
Burleson City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Burleson.
Major roads: I-35 · State Hwy 174
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Burleson from our research
What we've verified about Burleson, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- An 1880s railroad town named for a Baylor president, south of Fort Worth, best known as the hometown of Kelly Clarkson. Details →
- Dining
- 129 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Mexican & Tex-Mex · Burgers & American; 33 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 144 public schools within 12 miles, across 22 districts and charters, mainly Burleson ISD, Crowley ISD and Joshua ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cedar Hill (22 mi), Cleburne (22 mi), Dinosaur Valley (34 mi). Nearest lakes: Benbrook Lake (11 mi), Lake Arlington (14 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 22 licensed plumbers, 47 licensed HVAC contractors and 52 licensed electricians serve Burleson. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Burleson, Texas
Burleson lies in two counties: Johnson and Tarrant, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Burleson
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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