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Burton, MI

Population
29,529
Median home
$131,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
16
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Burton

Burton is home to roughly 29,529 residents. The median age is 42.5 and the median household income is $57,767. Homes carry a median value of $131,200, and about 76% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79.5%). Around 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
29,529
Median age
42.5
Median household income
$57,767
Per-capita income
$30,262
Poverty rate
17.1%
High-school grad or higher
89.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
Unemployment
8.1%
Avg. commute
25.5 min
Work from home
6.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White79.5%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Black9.5%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts28.4%
Service22.3%
Production, transportation & material moving22.2%
Sales & office18.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$131,200
Median gross rent
$1,006/mo
Owner-occupied
75.8%
Median year built
1963
Households
12,505
Avg. household size
2.35

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Burton has 16 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading47%
Math21%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Atherton Jr Sr High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Bendle High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Bentley High School BOLD AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Bentley Senior High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Flex High BurtonHighGrades 9–12charter
Madison Academy High SchoolHighGrades 9–12charter
Bendle Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Bentley Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Atherton Elementary SchoolElementary
Barhitte Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Burton Glen Charter AcademyElementarycharter
Gladys Dillon Elementary SchoolElementary
South Bendle Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–2
West Bendle Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 3–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime116% above national
Burton832
Michigan468
United States386
↑ 74% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime60% above national
Burton3,118
Michigan1,603
United States1,952
↑ 21% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Burton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Burton.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Genesee County
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Burton is in Genesee County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Map of Burton
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Registered sex offenders in Burton, MI (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Burton, Michigan.

Charles Elroy Anderson, 77ABSCONDER
Burton · Genesee County · 48529
Thomas Kelly Baker, 84ABSCONDER
Burton · Genesee County · 48509
AKA Thomas K Baker, Thomas Baker
Ricardo Garcia, 68ABSCONDER
Burton · Genesee County · 48529
AKA Richardo Garcia, Ricardo Remug Garcia
William Thomas Jackson Jr, 57ABSCONDER
Burton · Genesee County · 48519
Robert Warren Nelson Jr, 42ABSCONDER
Burton · Genesee County · 48529
AKA Robert W Nelson, Robert Warran Nelson
Robert James Hernandez, 49ABSCONDER
Burton · Genesee County · 48529
AKA Paco Hernandez
James Edward Miller, 50ABSCONDER
Burton · Genesee County · 48529

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Burton — frequently asked

What is the population of Burton, Michigan?
Burton has a population of about 29,529, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Burton?
The median home value in Burton is $131,200, and the median gross rent is $1,006/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Burton safe? What is the crime rate?
Burton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 832 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Burton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Genesee County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Burton?
Burton has 16 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Burton?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Burton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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