Burton, Michigan

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Midwest Flint, MI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76

C

out of 100

Overview

Burton is a Michigan city with a population of approximately 29,376, part of the Flint, MI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $160,360. Median household income is $55,698.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 29,376 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $160,360 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $55,698 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.3 minutes
  • Part of the Flint, MI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

29,376

Source: Census ACS

$160,360

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$55,698

Source: Census ACS

25.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

24

Source: Walk Score

85 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Genesee County (county-level results)

51%
47%
Democrat 114,670
Republican 105,303
Leans D+4.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 95.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 56.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 24/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 47.4/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 76

Location

Burton, MI (43.0245, -83.6063)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.