Median Income
$89,000
18% higher than US avg
Home Value
$200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$725
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.3%
103% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.3%
49% lower than US avg
How Burton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population5,176
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
B+
Median Income$89,000
Per Capita$45,680
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty6.3%
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$725
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,000
Rent Burden4.8%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+40.2%
Graduate+1.9%
Is Burton a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Burton receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Burton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Burton is $89,000, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Burton is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.2% have completed high school.
Burton has a population of 5,176 with a density of 52 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98%), with 1.5% Black.
Population
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.0% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Spanish | 8.3% |
| 38% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.7% |
The median household income in Burton is $89,000, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $89,000 |
| 18% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $45,680 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.3% |
| 103% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
The median home value in Burton is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $725 (38% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 4.8% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 94.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 6.3% |
| Housing Units | 2,000 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Burton vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Burton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 99.8 sq mi (258.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |