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Burlington, Kansas

city · Coffey County

At a glance

2,605
Population
$149,300
Median home value (all homes)
51% below U.S. median
$185,754
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$834/mo
Median rent
38% below U.S. median
$50,882
Median household income
35% below U.S. median
15.4 min
Average commute
94.1%
Homes with broadband
47.74%
Locations with fiber available
6.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing33% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost45% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college28 mi
Nearest community college26 mi
Nearest technical college59 mi
High school graduates91%
College graduates20.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Coffey County Economic Development
Coffey County government site with an Economic Development category in the staff directory; serves Coffey County residents and businesses.
state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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