At a Glance
Median Income
$66,058
$40,995 per capita
Home Value
$206,600
Zillow: $311,206
Median Rent
$892/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
16.2% smoking rate
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+
3.9 / 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 $66,058 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,995. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,221 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burton is $206,600 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,206. Median rent is $892/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
22.1% of adults in Burton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,634
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density1,472/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,058
Per Capita$40,995
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$6,128M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,089
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,600
Rent$892
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$311,206
Housing Units860
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,277 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Burton was founded in 1798.
The median home in Burton was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.