Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Burton
Burton, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$732
Population
27,252
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Cozy neighborhoods and lush greenery define this east Flint suburb
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Affordable
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Interstate
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Parks
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The city of Burton is a large suburban community on the east side of Flint. Largely defined by its residential neighborhoods, Burton is home to a multitude of locally-owned restaurants and pubs that serve as popular hangouts for locals: Start your day with breakfast at New Café or grab a drink after work at Redline Brewing Company.
The north side of town offers a wide array of options for recreation: bask in the tranquil beauty of For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum, hit the links at Brookwood Golf Course, or lace up your skates at Crystal Fieldhouse Ice Arena. The diverse rental market offers a wide selection of options for every budget or lifestyle, from sensible apartments to charming single-family homes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,385
Average: $66,503
Education
4,920
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,647
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Burton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Burton, MI is $729 for one bedroom, $942 for two bedrooms, and $1,223 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burton has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$729/month
632 Sq Ft
House
$1,310/month
1,112 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Burton, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
715 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
312 Students
Public
Grades K-5
331 Students
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Public
Grades PK-12
57 Students
Public
Grades K-5
259 Students
Public
Grades K-8
715 Students
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Public
Grades PK-12
57 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
370 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
230 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
152 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
257 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
317 Students
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Public
Grades PK-12
57 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
370 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
27 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum
- Applewood
- Longway Planetarium
- Flint Children's Museum
- Genesee Belle Paddlewheel Riverboat
Military Bases
Airports
- Bishop International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.