Burton, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Washington County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
219 Population 186/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $32,061 per capita
$265,900 Home Value $532,652 Zillow
$1,175 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$265,900 home value, $1,175/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Burton, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,000
7% below
$32,061 per capita
Home Value
$265,900
6% below
Zillow: $532,652
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
1% above
13.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
29% below
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

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)

Income
93%
Home Value
94%
Rent
101%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
258%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Burton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,061. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,088 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Burton is $265,900 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $532,652. Median rent is $1,175/month, with 13.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

24.0% of adults in Burton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Burton has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population219
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$32,061
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$3,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$265,900
Rent$1,175
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$532,652
Housing Units191
Rent Burden13.5%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,785/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation445 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Burton was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is H H Coffield Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.