At a Glance
Median Income
$59,821
$31,462 per capita
Home Value
$138,400
Zillow: $310,199
Median Rent
$1,539/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
14.7%
26.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
13.3% smoking rate
How Burdett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burdett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burdett a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burdett residents earn a median household income of $59,821 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,462. The unemployment rate stands at 14.7% (308% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 473 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burdett is $138,400 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,199. Median rent is $1,539/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
22.6% of adults in Burdett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burdett has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population493
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density514/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$59,821
Per Capita$31,462
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty26.5%
County GDP$709M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,400
Rent$1,539
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$310,199
Housing Units172
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,969/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation1,016 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Burdett was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Elmira/Corning Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.