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Burton.
About
Life in Burton
Burton is a straightforward suburban choice if you're looking for affordable housing and proximity to the Flint area without extreme city density. The median home price hovers around $141,600 and rent averages $1,006 monthly, which positions it well for people watching their budget. The commute averages 25.5 minutes, reasonable for a suburban location, though you'll definitely need a car.
Burton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Foreign-Born
1.2%
Broadband Internet
86.3%
of households
Population Growth
-1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.2% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Burton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Burton, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (23.8%), and 1.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.7%
of residents
65 and Older
19.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.9%
of households
Married Couples
36.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.36
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% below MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Burton
In Burton, rent runs 11% below the MI average, and home values are 39% below the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,281
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $156,823 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above MI average
Unemployment in Burton
Unemployment in Burton is 1 percentage points higher than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Burton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.6 min avg
How Burton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Burton, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Bishop International Airport (FNT)
Regional airport · few flights344k passengers boarded in 2025
- 55 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 113% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Burton runs 113% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
701.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,972.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Burton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Genesee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Genesee County, which includes Burton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2023 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20.0M |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $35,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.4M |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $352,000 |
| 2019 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $675,500 |
| 2018 | 8 | Heat | $4.5M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Genesee County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Genesee County, which includes Burton, is typically good — 252 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
252
per year
Moderate Days
48
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Genesee County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Burton has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/33°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.5"
Annual Snowfall
52.1"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
159
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
138
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.42" |
| Feb | 34°F | 14°F | 1.88" |
| Mar | 44°F | 23°F | 2.29" |
| Apr | 57°F | 32°F | 3.34" |
| May | 70°F | 44°F | 3.84" |
| Jun | 79°F | 54°F | 3.38" |
| Jul | 84°F | 58°F | 3.51" |
| Aug | 81°F | 56°F | 3.20" |
| Sep | 74°F | 48°F | 2.95" |
| Oct | 61°F | 39°F | 3.01" |
| Nov | 48°F | 29°F | 2.60" |
| Dec | 36°F | 21°F | 2.07" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Burton
Uninsured
5.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Burton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hurley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Flint
Mclaren Flint
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Flint
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Burton
Burton's student/teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Burton (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 5,251 students · in-state tuition $7,009 · 22% graduate · median earnings $37,337 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 4,411 students · in-state tuition $15,354 · 53% graduate · median earnings $58,635 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,205 students · in-state tuition $50,650 · 71% graduate · median earnings $96,136 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 76 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Burton
Burton has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (76 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
76 mi awayPublic Libraries in Burton
Baker Park Library
3410 South Grand Traverse, Burton
Burton Memorial Library
4012 East Atherton Road, Burton
Cities Near Burton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Burton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Burton FAQ
Is Burton, Michigan affordable?⌄
Burton's median rent is $1,009/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $60,052/year. Median home value is $141,600.
Is Burton, Michigan safe?⌄
Burton's violent crime rate was 702 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1972 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Burton, Michigan?⌄
Burton has an unemployment rate of 6.2%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Burton, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Burton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,009/month and median household income is $60,052/year. The median home value is $141,600. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Burton, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Burton is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from