Living in Burton, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burton · Census data 2020–2024
Burton has 6,912 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $68,063 (about the same as the South Carolina median), the median home value is $247,600, the median rent is $1,229/month.
Burton at a glance
- Population
- 6,912
- Median age
- 40State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $68,063State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $247,600State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,229/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 60.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Burton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the South Carolina median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Burton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burton the median home value is $247,600, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,229 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,299 a month in housing costs.
Burton median household income
The median household income in Burton is $68,063 and the income per person is $29,342. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Burton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,061
- Owner-occupied
- 60.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.8%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.40
Burton demographics
- Population
- 6,912
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 2,874
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 13.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burton ›
Education in Burton
18.8% of adults 25 and older in Burton have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burton
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Burton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton | 6,912 | $68,063 | $247,600 | $1,229 |
| Beaufort | 13,747 | $61,220 | $345,400 | $1,212 |
| Shell Point | 1,439 | $81,630 | $293,300 | $1,188 |
| Laurel Bay | 5,882 | $54,345 | $231,800 | $1,454 |
| Port Royal | 15,579 | $74,870 | $347,200 | $1,726 |
| Seabrook | 799 | $63,149 | — | — |
| Ridgeland | 3,764 | $62,981 | $228,400 | $734 |
| Hilton Head Island | 37,911 | $94,657 | $687,400 | $1,479 |
| Fripp Island | 752 | $102,778 | $671,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Burton, SC?
The median household income in Burton is $68,063, about the same as the South Carolina median of $69,324 (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 $247,600, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Burton?
The median gross rent in Burton is $1,229 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Burton, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 12.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the South Carolina median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Burton?
The median age in Burton is 40 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Burton?
The average commute to work in Burton is 26 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burton?
The unemployment rate in Burton is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burton?
18.8% 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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