Living in Burton, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burton · Census data 2020–2024
Burton has 29,500 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $60,052 (18% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $141,600, the median rent is $1,009/month.
Burton at a glance
- Population
- 29,500
- Median age
- 43.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $60,052State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $141,600State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,009/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Burton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Burton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burton the median home value is $141,600, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,009 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,268 a month in housing costs.
Burton median household income
The median household income in Burton is $60,052 and the income per person is $30,917. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Burton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,144
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.36
Burton demographics
- Population
- 29,500
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 12,432
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burton ›
Education in Burton
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Burton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Burton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton | 29,500 | $60,052 | $141,600 | $1,009 |
| Flint | 80,175 | $37,646 | $53,500 | $915 |
| Grand Blanc | 7,987 | $68,052 | $235,500 | $919 |
| Davison | 5,076 | $48,814 | $181,200 | $891 |
| Beecher | 8,412 | $37,515 | $51,500 | $906 |
| Goodrich | 2,022 | $110,329 | $246,400 | $1,014 |
| Mount Morris | 3,117 | $48,794 | $86,600 | $1,001 |
| Swartz Creek | 5,853 | $71,571 | $174,200 | $1,247 |
| Lake Fenton | 6,417 | $116,352 | $396,800 | $1,547 |
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What is the median household income in Burton, MI?
The median household income in Burton is $60,052, 18% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $141,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Burton?
The median gross rent in Burton is $1,009 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Burton, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Burton?
The median age in Burton is 43.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Burton?
The average commute to work in Burton is 27 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burton?
The unemployment rate in Burton is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burton?
16.8% 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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