Burton, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Burton is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,634. Residents earn $66,058 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,634 Population 1,472/sq mi density
$66,058 Median Income $40,995 per capita
$206,600 Home Value $282,761 Zillow
$892 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,058 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$206,600 home value, $892/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,058
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $206,600
27% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.1%
34% lower than US avg
Median Rent $892
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.5%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.8%
5% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,634
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density1,472/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 99%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,058
Per Capita$40,995
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$6,128M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$206,600
Rent$892
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$282,761

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,300/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary68/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.9%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation1,277 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+92.3%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute20 min
EV Stations2
Libraries10

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 low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. 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 $66,058, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 11.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Burton is $206,600, 27% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Burton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,300 per 100,000, 34% below the national average.

Education

22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Burton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches, including 62.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Burton has a population of 1,634 with a density of 1,472 people per square mile. The median age is 47.5 years, 22% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).

Population

1,634
Total Population
1,472
People / sq mi
47.5yrs
Median Age
22% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Burton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Burton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Burton is $66,058, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Burton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,058
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,995
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089
IRS Avg AGI$121,771

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.8%
5% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,221
County GDP$6,128M

Business (County)

Restaurants180
Healthcare294
Retail325
Manufacturing176

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,861
153% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.29%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.5 min
Work from Home6.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Burton is $206,600, 27% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $892 (23% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $282,761.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$206,600
27% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$282,761

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$182
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio95.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$892
23% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied58.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,861
153% above US avg
Effective Rate4.29%
In Burton, 34.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.9% report depression. 24.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Burton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.5%
7% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity24.7%
Depression26.9%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.0%
Checkup Rate76.6%
Premature Death5,581/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access81.0%
Healthcare Facilities294
Burton has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,300 per 100,000 (34% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Burton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,299.6/100K
34% below US avg
Burglary68.4/100K
Theft1,231.2/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Burton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.1 inches
16% above US avg
Snowfall62.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,277 ft (389 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density1,472/sq mi
Coordinates41.4688°N, 81.1493°W
County FIPS39055
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.7%
D 37.5%

Winner: Republican by 24.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.1%
34% below US avg
High School+92.3%
School Test Score5.90
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,472/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities294
Restaurants180
Retail Stores325

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.5 min
Work from Home6.3%

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