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Burton, MI


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Burton, Michigan

Burton, Michigan, in Genesee county, is 3 miles E of Flint, Michigan (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Burton

In Burton, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Burton had a median family income of $50,332.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Burton residents, with $200. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Burton Housing

In Burton, 81% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Burton, 96% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
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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