Living in Burdett, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burdett · Census data 2020–2024

Burdett has 329 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $45,313 (39% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $58,700, the median rent is $1,319/month.

Burdett is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Burdett at a glance

Population
329
Median age
45.1State: 37.4
Median household income
$45,313State: $74,275
Median home value
$58,700State: $217,200
Median rent
$1,319/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
64.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
Average commute
16 min

Is Burdett a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.2%.

Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Kansas median.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Burdett

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burdett the median home value is $58,700, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,319 per month, which is 36.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $983 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Burdett$58,700
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Burdett$1,319
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Burdett median household income

The median household income in Burdett is $45,313 and the income per person is $33,635. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Burdett$45,313
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Burdett: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
187
Owner-occupied
64.7%
Renter-occupied
35.3%
Vacant
18.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1954
Average household size
2.15

Burdett demographics

Population
329
Median age
45.1
Under 18
14.9%
65 and older
24%
Households
153
Foreign-born
1.5%
Veterans
4.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White76.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.6%
Black11.2%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burdett ›

Education in Burdett

19.5% of adults 25 and older in Burdett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Burdett19.5%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Burdett

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.9%
Average commute
16 minState: 20 min
Work from home
14.1%
Drive alone
73.2%
Public transit
1%
Walk to work
0.5%
Homes with broadband
94.1%

Burdett vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Burdett329$45,313$58,700$1,319
Hanston213$67,083$93,200$542
Garfield126$47,083$84,000$625
Bazine406$57,167$70,500$529
Kinsley1,328$49,206$68,200$745
Offerle151$49,688$61,700$938
Rush Center179$70,750$81,700—
Lewis489$37,833$52,200$525
Larned3,423$55,648$94,500$764

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Living in Burdett: FAQ

What is the median household income in Burdett, KS?

The median household income in Burdett is $45,313, 39% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Burdett?

The median home value in Burdett is $58,700, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

How much is rent in Burdett?

The median gross rent in Burdett is $1,319 per month, about 36.6% of household income.

Is Burdett, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Kansas median.

What is the median age in Burdett?

The median age in Burdett is 45.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Burdett?

The average commute to work in Burdett is 16 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Burdett?

The unemployment rate in Burdett is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Burdett?

19.5% of adults in Burdett have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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