At a Glance
Median Income
$57,315
$24,912 per capita
Home Value
$198,300
Zillow: $408,273
Median Rent
$1,281/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
741/100K
6,898/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
323 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
3.0 / 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 $57,315 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,912. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,748 business establishments, including 590 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burton is $198,300 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,273. Median rent is $1,281/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Burton reports 741 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,898/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Burton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burton has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population7,132
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density864/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,315
Per Capita$24,912
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$12,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,300
Rent$1,281
Ownership51.3%
Zillow$408,273
Housing Units2,981
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent741/100K
Property6,898/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation19 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute26 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Burton was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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