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Burlington, Colorado

city · Kit Carson County

At a glance

3,152
Population
$208,100
Median home value (all homes)
31% below U.S. median
$251,709
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,154/mo
Median rent
14% below U.S. median
$74,308
Median household income
5% below U.S. median
17 min
Average commute
92.8%
Homes with broadband
81.33%
Locations with fiber available
2.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities27% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost40% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college120 mi
Nearest community college31 mi
Nearest technical college100 mi
High school graduates91%
College graduates17.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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