How long is the commute from Burton, MI?
Workers who live in Burton, MI take an average of 26.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
6.6% work from home.
7.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.6 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Households without a car
- 7.0%
How people in Burton get to work
| Means of transportation | Burton | Genesee County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.0% (±3.2 points) | 78.5% | 74.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.3% (±2.7 points) | 9.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% (±2.0 points) | 9.9% | 13.5% | 15.1% |
In Burton, the average commute is not measurably different from Genesee County (26.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Burton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Genesee County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Genesee County, Burton ranks 21 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 671 of 1,515.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Burton
| Vehicles available | Burton | Genesee County | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% (±2.2 points) | 7.4% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% (±3.1 points) | 36.7% | 34.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% (±3.6 points) | 36.6% | 38.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.4% (±3.0 points) | 19.3% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Burton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Genesee County (7.4%).
It is not measurably different from Michigan (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Burton
| Burton | Genesee County | Michigan | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.6% (±2.0 points) | 9.9% (±0.7 points) | 13.5% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±1.5 points) | 94.8% (±0.5 points) | 95.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.3% (±3.0 points) | 89.6% (±0.7 points) | 90.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Burton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Genesee County (89.6%).
It is also lower than in Michigan (90.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Burton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton | — | 26.6 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Flint | 4.1 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Grand Blanc | 4.7 mi | 42.0 minutes (±11.2) | Higher |
| Davison Township | 5.2 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Davison | 5.5 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Blanc Charter Township | 6.0 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Genesee Charter Township | 6.6 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Flint Charter Township | 7.5 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Atlas Township | 7.6 mi | 29.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Flint, MI (22.7 minutes), Flint Charter Township, MI (22.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Grand Blanc, MI (42.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Genesee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Flushing Charter Township | 28.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 16 | Montrose Charter Township | 28.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 17 (tie) | Swartz Creek | 27.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 17 (tie) | Vienna Charter Township | 27.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 19 | Genesee Charter Township | 27.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 20 | Davison | 27.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 21 | Burton | 26.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 22 | Grand Blanc Charter Township | 25.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 23 | Mount Morris | 25.1 minutes (±7.6) |
| 24 | Mount Morris Township | 25.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 25 | Davison Township | 24.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 26 | Flushing | 24.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 27 | Flint | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Genesee County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Burton
How long is the average commute in Burton?
Workers who live in Burton, MI take an average of 26.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Burton without a car?
7.0% of households in Burton have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Burton?
6.6% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Burton worked from home, and 86.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burton city, Michigan
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burton city, Michigan
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burton city, Michigan
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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