City safety & data profile

BurtonMI

Burton, MI is a 29K-resident city in Genesee County with a median household income of $60,052.

Genesee County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Burton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Burton has a population larger than 61% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $141,600.

Data updated 2026-07-20

29K
Population
Top 39%
By size
$60,052
Median income
$141,600
Median home
16.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Burton

Burton posts a median household income higher than 22% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 78%
by median income, US cities

Where Burton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$60,052 Bottom 22% higher than 22% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Burton, MI beyond the headline numbers

Burton sits inside Genesee County, Michigan, at roughly 43.00°N, -83.62°W. Population 28,788, $60,052 median household income. Median home value $141,600, median rent $1,009. Poverty rate 16.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Burton's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 40.8%, then short sleep duration at 39.5%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Burton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
28,788
Burton
Median Income
$60,052
-12% vs avg
Median Home Value
$141,600
-38% vs avg
Median Age
43.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Genesee County) - Burton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
403K-4%
Median Income
$62,281+48%
Median Home Value
$182,400+99%
Poverty Rate
16.4%-22%
Unemployment
8.1%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Burton, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,009/mo
Poverty Rate
16.1% +13% vs avg
Unemployment 7.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.8%
Work From Home 6.6%
Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 78.6%
African American 10.6%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
40.8%
Short Sleep Duration
39.5%
High Blood Pressure
37.9%
Physical Inactivity
29%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.6%
Current Smoking
19.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
17%
Binge Drinking
15.5%
Diabetes
12.8%
Current Asthma
12.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.6%
Annual Checkup 79%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.8%
Stroke
4.2%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Burton, MI? ▼
Burton, MI has a population of 28,788 people, located in Genesee County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Burton? ▼
The median household income in Burton, MI is $60,052 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.1%.
What is the median home value in Burton? ▼
The median home value in Burton, MI is $141,600. Median rent is $1,009/month.
What are the top health concerns in Burton? ▼
The top health indicators in Burton include Obesity (40.8%), Short Sleep Duration (39.5%), High Blood Pressure (37.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Burton? ▼
The median age in Burton, MI is 43.7 years. 16.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Burton, MI is located in Genesee County, Michigan. With a population of 29K and a $60,052 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Burton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Burton's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Burton area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Burton against Michigan peers on any ranking lens. Explore Michigan

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Genesee County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.