Living in Burton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burton · Census data 2020–2024
Burton has 149 residents with a median age of 22.3. The median household income is $108,125 (30% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $138,500.
Burton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Burton at a glance
- Population
- 149
- Median age
- 22.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $108,125State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $138,500State: $263,300
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
Is Burton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Illinois median; home values 47% lower than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Burton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burton the median home value is $138,500, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Burton median household income
The median household income in Burton is $108,125 and the income per person is $22,058. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Burton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 30
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 4.97
Burton demographics
- Population
- 149
- Median age
- 22.3
- Under 18
- 40.3%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 30
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burton ›
Education in Burton
13% of adults 25 and older in Burton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 84.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Burton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton | 149 | $108,125 | $138,500 | — |
| Payson | 1,100 | $60,478 | $132,000 | $768 |
| Quincy | 39,109 | $56,480 | $153,200 | $837 |
| Columbus | 106 | $75,000 | $111,400 | $825 |
| Liberty | 409 | $78,977 | $137,500 | — |
| Plainville | 183 | $76,250 | $98,000 | — |
| Coatsburg | 209 | $63,750 | $81,700 | $1,047 |
| Mendon | 1,167 | $65,781 | $111,600 | $667 |
| Ursa | 726 | $64,375 | $161,900 | $823 |
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What is the median household income in Burton, IL?
The median household income in Burton is $108,125, 30% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Burton?
The median home value in Burton is $138,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
Is Burton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Illinois median; home values 47% lower than the state median.
What is the median age in Burton?
The median age in Burton is 22.3 years (Illinois: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Burton?
The unemployment rate in Burton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burton?
13% of adults in Burton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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