Burton, Michigan
Burton is a city of 29,500 people in Genesee County, Michigan, founded in 1831.
Why visit Burton
Townapedia lists 31 museums and landmarks, 62 parks and trails, 117 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Beach-Garland Street-Flint River Bridge, Capitol Theatre, Northbank Center and Abner C. Johnson House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; February lows average 14°F.
Weather in Burton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Burton
Burton is a city in Genesee County, Michigan, United States and a suburb of Flint. The population was 29,715 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 29,420 in 2024. making Burton the second largest city in Genesee County.
From the Wikipedia article Burton, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do16
Beach-Garland Street-Flint River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Bridge in Flint, Michigan
Capitol Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Movie theater and concert venue in Flint, Michigan, United States
West Second Street–Swartz Creek Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
NRHP-listed bridge in Michigan
The Whiting
Cinema and theater · 3.4 mi
Performing arts center on the Flint Cultural Center campus in Flint, Michigan
AutoWorld
Monument and historic site · 4.0 mi
Former indoor theme park in Flint, Michigan
Baker College
School · 4.3 mi
Private college in Owosso, Michigan, United States
Flint Institute of Music
Cinema and theater · 3.5 mi
Multipe theaters and a school of music.
1025 East Kearsley Street, Flint
4 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks31
Northbank Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic building in Flint, Michigan, United States
Abner C. Johnson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
House in Flint, Michigan
Atlas Grange Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Building in Atlas Township, Michigan, United States
Berridge Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Hotel building in Flint, United States of America
Calvin Coolidge Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.8 mi
School building located at 3701 Van Buren Avenue in Flint, Michigan
City of Flint Municipal Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic governmental complex in Flint, Michigan, USA
Elks Lodge Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Michigan, United States
Federal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
US government office building in Flint, Michigan
First Street Lofts
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Converted office building located at 460 South Saginaw Street in Flint, Michigan
Flint Brewing Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in Flint, Michigan, United States
Flint Institute of Arts
Museum · 3.4 mi
Art school and museum in Flint, Michigan
1120 East Kearsley Street, Flint
Mo-Sa 12:00-17:00
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Flint Journal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in Flint, Michigan
19 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds62
Longway Park
Park · 2.9 mi
Park in Genesee County, Michigan, United States of America
50 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes117
Hoffman's Deco Deli & Cafe
Restaurant · Deli, Sandwich, Salad · 3.8 mi
444 South Saginaw Street, Flint
Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa 11:00-16:00
Redline Brewing Company
Bar and pub · No · 1.3 mi
5470 Lapeer Road
Mo,We-Th 15:00-23:00; Tu,Sa 12:00-24:00; Fr 03:00-24:00; Su 12:00-19:00
Sauce Italian American Kitchen
Restaurant · Italian, American · 3.9 mi
352 South Saginaw Street, Flint
Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00, Sa 08:00 - 22:00, Su 08:00 -21:00
Xolo
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.8 mi
555 South Saginaw Street, Flint
Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00
Churchill's Food + Spirits
Bar and pub · 3.9 mi
340 Saginaw Street, Flint
Mo-Th 11:00-24:00, Fr 11:00-01:00
Black Rock Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Steak House, Burger, Seafood, Regional, American · 3.4 mi
1015 Irish Road
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
4025 East Court Street, Burton
Mo-We 05:00-21:00; Fr-Su 05:00-21:00
105 more on the map.
History
Although there were Native Americans and trappers whom lived on land earlier, and even some who attempted to settle by there, many of the original settlers of Burton came from the towns of Adams and Henderson in Jefferson County, New York. For 20 years, this area was known as the Atherton settlement, after brothers Shubael and Perus Atherton and nephew Pliny Atherton Skinner (and later joined by another brother, Adonijah), who settled on the Thread Creek in 1835. Atherton descendants still live in Burton in 2014.
From the History section of Burton, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship38
First Baptist Church of Grand Blanc
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
First Trinity Missionary Baptist
Church · Baptist · 3.5 mi
1226 Beach Street, Flint
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 3.5 mi
1225 Robert T Longway Boulevard, Flint
Shopping24
Gas and EV charging37
Schools, colleges and libraries82
Flint Public Library
Library · 3.4 mi
1026 East Kearsley Street, Flint
Healthcare2
Map of Burton
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 14°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 23°F | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 32°F | 3.3 in |
| May | 70°F | 44°F | 3.8 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 54°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 58°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 56°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 48°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 39°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 29°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 21°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Burton 4N (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Genesee County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-01-16: Contaminated Water (Toxic Substances)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2003-09-23: Power Outage (Other)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bishop International Airport (FNT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Auburn Hills 29 mi southeast, about 47 min by car
- Birmingham 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Beverly Hills 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Berkley 41 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Sterling Heights 42 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Bay City 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Warren 46 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Detroit 50 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ann Arbor 50 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lansing 52 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Industrial Savings Building Flint, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Robert Whaley House Flint, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Capitol Theatre Flint, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- First Baptist Church Grand Blanc, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Swartz Creek Bridge Flint, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Elks Lodge Flint, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Grange Hall Atlas, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Genesse County Savings Bank c 1924, M.E. Hamm Toledo Ohio, Public domain
- City of Flint Municipal Center, Alberryii, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TinlinnApartmentsFlintMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Genesee County MI Courthouse, Kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Abner Johnson House Flint, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Federal Building Flint, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Beach-GarlandSt-FlintRiverBridgeFlintMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Flint Brewing Company, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- The Durant, WMrapids, CC0
- Swayze Apartments Flint, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- First National Bank and Trust Company Building - Flint Michigan, Blamonet at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- House at 6112 Carpenter Road, Matthew Lampe, Public domain
- MI School for the Deaf Cottage Flint, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- BerridgeHotelFlintMI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Flint July 2018 25 (Michigan State University College of Human Medicine - Flint Journal Building), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Glenwood Cemetery Flint, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Flint fia, Blueskiesfalling at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Sloan Museum of Discovery open-edit, Amancour, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flint Firebirds Video Theatre, DominicHennig, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS062-E-96066 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-115675 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-115676 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-183693 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-115677 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-115674 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-41892 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-51238 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-193170 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Flint Firebirds Locker Room, DominicHennig, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flowers-12-aug-2024, Icelandic88, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cat-hiding-AUG-6-2023, Icelandic88, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lapeer Road Apartments Close (765341027), NES Jumpman from Madison, WI, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sloan Museum at Courtland Center December 2018 14 (1913 Chevrolet Classic 6), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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