Living in Burrton, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burrton · Census data 2020–2024
Burrton has 808 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $70,833 (5% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $87,400, the median rent is $882/month.
Burrton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Burrton at a glance
- Population
- 808
- Median age
- 35.5State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $70,833State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $87,400State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $882/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Burrton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Burrton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burrton the median home value is $87,400, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $882 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,093 a month in housing costs.
Burrton median household income
The median household income in Burrton is $70,833 and the income per person is $28,064. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Burrton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 381
- Owner-occupied
- 83.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.8%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.38
Burrton demographics
- Population
- 808
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 340
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burrton ›
Education in Burrton
12.8% of adults 25 and older in Burrton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burrton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.5%
Burrton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burrton | 808 | $70,833 | $87,400 | $882 |
| Halstead | 2,516 | $76,250 | $163,000 | $826 |
| Buhler | 1,525 | $72,929 | $131,800 | $917 |
| Haven | 1,313 | $59,091 | $91,400 | $876 |
| Mount Hope | 763 | $74,926 | $152,200 | $964 |
| Bentley | 480 | $82,500 | $122,700 | $1,094 |
| Hutchinson | 39,709 | $58,687 | $125,000 | $881 |
| South Hutchinson | 2,751 | $50,441 | $151,000 | $602 |
| Moundridge | 1,628 | $67,500 | $177,800 | $561 |
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What is the median household income in Burrton, KS?
The median household income in Burrton is $70,833, 5% 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 Burrton?
The median home value in Burrton is $87,400, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Burrton?
The median gross rent in Burrton is $882 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Burrton, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%.
What is the median age in Burrton?
The median age in Burrton is 35.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Burrton?
The average commute to work in Burrton is 21 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burrton?
The unemployment rate in Burrton is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burrton?
12.8% of adults in Burrton 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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