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Burlingame is a small town of 862 in Kansas, with a median household income of $49,722
and a 8.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Burlingame stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Burlingame is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Burlingame city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.9
Burlingame's overall cost of living index is 85.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Burlingame costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Burlingame, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$86,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$663
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,722
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Burlingame's violent crime rate is 100.3 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
100.3 /100k
Property Crime
645.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Burlingame is served primarily by Burlingame Public School.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Burlingame, KS
National Avg
School District
Burlingame Public School
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Burlingame sees average highs of 40.4°F in January
and 89.3°F in July,
with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.4 inches of snow per year.
Burlingame's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Burlingame roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $86,900 and median rent is $663/month.
Burlingame's violent crime rate is 100.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 645.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Burlingame are operated by Burlingame Public School.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 13.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Burlingame, KS has a population of 862, a median household income of $49,722, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Burlingame averages 40.4°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches
with about 10.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Burlingame, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66413.
The population of Burlingame, Kansas is 862 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Burlingame: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $86,900, median household income $49,722, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Burlingame side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
