At a Glance
Median Income
$57,767
$30,262 per capita
Home Value
$131,200
Zillow: $149,807
Median Rent
$1,006/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
477/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Burton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burton residents earn a median household income of $57,767 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,262. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,296 business establishments, including 723 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burton is $131,200 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,807. Median rent is $1,006/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Burton reports 477 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 7.0/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Burton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population29,529
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,264/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,767
Per Capita$30,262
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$20,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,200
Rent$1,006
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$149,807
Housing Units13,389
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
C
Violent477/100K
Property0/100K
Murder7.0/100K
Assault337/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,112/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation774 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Burton was founded in 1831.
The median home in Burton was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 723 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
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