Living in Burlington, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burlington · Census data 2020–2024
Burlington has 2,605 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $50,882 (31% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $149,300, the median rent is $834/month.
Burlington at a glance
- Population
- 2,605
- Median age
- 40.6State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $50,882State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $149,300State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $834/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 58.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.1%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Burlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Burlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burlington the median home value is $149,300, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $834 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,218 a month in housing costs.
Burlington median household income
The median household income in Burlington is $50,882 and the income per person is $32,180. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Burlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,328
- Owner-occupied
- 58.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.5%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.24
Burlington demographics
- Population
- 2,605
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 1,104
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burlington ›
Education in Burlington
20.1% of adults 25 and older in Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burlington
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 86%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Burlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 2,605 | $50,882 | $149,300 | $834 |
| New Strawn | 396 | $114,318 | $174,500 | $875 |
| LeRoy | 510 | $51,750 | $92,400 | $715 |
| Gridley | 393 | $60,521 | $85,700 | $722 |
| Westphalia | 161 | $52,727 | $37,900 | — |
| Hartford | 428 | $55,250 | $69,500 | $700 |
| Waverly | 625 | $70,893 | $102,400 | $921 |
| Neosho Falls | 132 | $39,583 | — | $713 |
| Lebo | 760 | $63,828 | $123,300 | $915 |
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What is the median household income in Burlington, KS?
The median household income in Burlington is $50,882, 31% 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 Burlington?
The median home value in Burlington is $149,300, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Burlington?
The median gross rent in Burlington is $834 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Burlington, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Kansas median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
What is the median age in Burlington?
The median age in Burlington is 40.6 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Burlington?
The average commute to work in Burlington is 15 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burlington?
The unemployment rate in Burlington is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burlington?
20.1% of adults in Burlington 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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