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Burton is a small town of 1,642 in Ohio, with a median household income of $61,563
and a 5.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Burton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Burton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Burton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.6
Burton's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Burton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Burton, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$189,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$893
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,563
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Burton's violent crime rate is 13.9 per 100,000 residents
— 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
13.9 /100k
Property Crime
118.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Burton is served primarily by Berkshire Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Burton, OH
National Avg
School District
Berkshire Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Burton sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 81.0°F in July,
with 43.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 113.7 inches of snow per year.
Burton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Burton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $189,300 and median rent is $893/month.
Burton's violent crime rate is 13.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 118.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Burton are operated by Berkshire Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.6:1. 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Burton, OH has a population of 1,642, a median household income of $61,563, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Burton averages 32.5°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.8 inches
with about 113.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Burton, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44021.
The population of Burton, Ohio is 1,642 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Burton: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $189,300, median household income $61,563, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Burton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
