Barton Hills, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Barton Hills is a small town in Michigan with a population of 478. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
478 Population 590/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $179,963 per capita
$1,237,800 Home Value
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 1.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$1,237,800 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
92.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $250,001
233% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,237,800
339% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 92.6%
175% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.2%
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.4%
97% lower than US avg

How Barton Hills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population478
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Largest GroupWhite 77%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$179,963
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$34,592M
Commute21 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$1,237,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units183

Health

Obesity25.2%
Uninsured3.5%
Smoking7.2%
Depression27.4%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain38.3 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation910 ft (277 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+92.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+63.0%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 71%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Libraries15

Is Barton Hills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Barton Hills receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Barton Hills stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Barton Hills is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Barton Hills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Barton Hills is $1,237,800, making it a premium housing market at 339% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Barton Hills is a highly educated community — 92.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Barton Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 61.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Barton Hills has a population of 478 with a density of 590 people per square mile. The median age is 48.3 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.4%), with 4.8% Black.

Population

478
Total Population
590
People / sq mi
48.3yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 36.8%
Female 63.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Barton Hills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.9%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.1%
54% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Barton Hills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Barton Hills is $250,001, which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Barton Hills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$250,001
233% above US avg
Per Capita Income$179,963
Avg Weekly Wage$1,429
IRS Avg AGI$107,963

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.4%
97% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,619
County GDP$34,592M

Business (County)

Restaurants839
Healthcare1,033
Retail1,051
Manufacturing301

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,468
171% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.8 min
Drive Alone52.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Barton Hills is $1,237,800, 339% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,237,800
339% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.9%
Housing Units183
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,468
171% above US avg
Effective Rate0.76%
In Barton Hills, 25.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 3.5% of residents lack health insurance. 7.2% are current smokers. 27.4% report depression. 11.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Barton Hills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.2%
21% below US avg
Diabetes6.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure24.5%
Asthma10.2%
COPD3.8%
Cancer8.1%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking7.2%
49% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity11.5%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress13.9%
Physical Distress8.8%
Short Sleep24.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured3.5%
59% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.2%
Dental Visits79.8%
Premature Death5,792/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access90.0%
Healthcare Facilities1,033
Barton Hills has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.3 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.3 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall61.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation910 ft (277 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density590/sq mi
Coordinates42.3167°N, 83.7561°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26161
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 92.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (175% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 44.4-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 26.6%
D 71%

Winner: Democrat by 44.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+92.6%
175% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+63.0%
School Test Score5.23
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density590/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities1,033
Restaurants839
Retail Stores1,051

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.8 min
Drive Alone52.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home30.6%

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