Burlington is a small town of 2,617 in Kansas, with a median household income of $47,388
and a 5.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Burlington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Burlington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Burlington 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: 88.4
Burlington's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Burlington costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Burlington, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$118,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$801
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,388
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Burlington's violent crime rate is 232.6 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
232.6 /100k
Property Crime
581.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Burlington is served primarily by Burlington.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Burlington, KS
National Avg
School District
Burlington
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Burlington sees average highs of 41.2°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.1 inches of snow per year.
Burlington's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Burlington roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $118,800 and median rent is $801/month.
Burlington's violent crime rate is 232.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 581.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Burlington are operated by Burlington.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Burlington, KS has a population of 2,617, a median household income of $47,388, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
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.
Burlington averages 41.2°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches
with about 8.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Burlington, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66839.
The population of Burlington, Kansas is 2,617 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Burlington: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $118,800, median household income $47,388, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Burlington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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