Burton, Michigan
Among the top 18% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 67% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 49% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 35% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 55% of US places
- top 1% for cost of living
- top 11% for walkability
- bottom 4% for violent crime
Burton is a mid-size city in Michigan with about 30,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include cost of living, walkability, and sales tax. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websiteburtonmi.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.4 in2.1 in
humid 65%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$39kbetter than 99% of US places
Home Value$122k34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$898better than 52% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 60% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.72%better than 17% of US places
Income Tax4.30%better than 69% of US places
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.04%better than 46% of US places
Unemployment7.1%better than 25% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)23°F17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.5 in30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall52.1 inbetter than 12% of US places
Sunny Days211 daysbetter than 27% of US places
Summer Humidity60°Fbetter than 72% of US places
Comfortable Days94 daysbetter than 78% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk39.5better than 82% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 46% of US places
School Quality83.6better than 78% of US places
Violent Crime2492/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Property Crime2547/100kbetter than 11% of US places
Community
Population29,56895th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.858th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3063rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8623rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)79.8%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.7%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.5%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.9%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 54% of US places
Walkability10.9/20better than 89% of US places
Airport Distance56 mibetter than 63% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.7%better than 41% of US places
Amenities Nearby64.26better than 45% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 76% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Burton an affordable place to live?
- Burton is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $39k, better than 100% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Burton?
- The median home value in Burton is $122k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Burton?
- Median household income in Burton is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Burton?
- Median gross rent in Burton is $898 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Burton safe?
- Burton is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2492/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 2547/100k.
- What is the weather like in Burton?
- Burton averages 71°F in July and 23°F in January, with 34.5 in of annual precipitation and about 211 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Burton?
- Public-school quality in Burton is above average, scoring better than 78% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Burton?
- The average one-way commute in Burton is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)