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Burton, Michigan

Introduction to Burton, Michigan

Burton, Michigan, in Genesee county, is 3 miles E of Flint, Michigan and 54 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The people of the city are in the Flint metropolitan area. Burton has a population of 30,308.

Burton History

The original settlers of Burton mostly came from the towns of Henderson and Adams in Jefferson County, New York. For a long time, this place was called the Atherton settlement after the Atherton brothers, who settled in the area. The name "Burton" comes from prominent local farmer, John Burton. With an increase in the population, the city has also expanded in terms of infrastructure and other facilities.

Burton and nearby Attractions

  • Alfred P. Sloan Museum
  • Flint Institute of Arts
  • Burton Church
  • Pierson Branch
  • For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum
  • Brookwood Golf Course

Things To Do In Burton

Visitors to the city of Burton can visit the Alfred P. Sloan Museum, the Flushing Area Museum or the Montrose Historic & Telephone Pioneer Museum. Pierson Branch is a beautiful waterbody in Burton. The For-mar Nature Preserve and the Brookwood Golf Course offer various recreational opportunities. Also, enthusiastic shoppers can browse through the stores at the South Flint Plaza Shopping Center and the Eastland Mall Shopping Center.

Burton Transportation

Bishop International is the nearest major airport.

Burton Higher Education

There are a number of institutes offering higher educational opportunities to residents of Burton. Among these are the Mott Community College, the University of Michigan-Flint, the Baker College of Flint, and Kettering University.

High Points

Burton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

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Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Burton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Burton, MI

Comparing Burton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women57
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens53
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use27
Walking and Biking to Work26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes86
People Living Alone53
Housing Recently Built37
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime42

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