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Burton, OH
Village in Geauga County, Ohio.
Population
1,522
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,369
ZIP codes
0
Burton and its ZIP codes
Burton at a glance
- Burton is about 4.7 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,145, 3% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $222,700 (4% above Ohio) and median rent is $934 a month.
Local data for Burton, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burton, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,145
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$222,700
Median rent
$934/mo
Homeownership
57.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (509), Irish Americans (220), Italian Americans (160).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Geauga County. PPP loans are for Burton.
Unemployment rate
1.5%
Aug 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,526
36,738 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$92,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$640M
FY 2026, $6,712 per person
How people get to work
Burton, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home9.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burton, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
624
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
89
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 17°F
50.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burton, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Burton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MiddlefieldVillage | 3.8 mi | 3.4 |
| AquillaVillage | 5.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Bass LakeCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.9 |
| ChardonCity | 8 mi | 4.4 |
| ParkmanCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.7 |
| South RussellVillage | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| West FarmingtonVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| HiramVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| ChesterlandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 14 |
| BainbridgeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 12.5 |
| Chagrin FallsVillage | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| KirtlandCity | 13 mi | 16.7 |
| GarrettsvilleVillage | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| Hunting ValleyVillage | 14 mi | 7.9 |
| MantuaVillage | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Gates MillsVillage | 14 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burton, OH in?
- Burton is in Geauga County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Burton, OH?
- About 1,522 people live in Burton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burton?
- Nearby places include Middlefield (3.8 mi), Aquilla (5.3 mi), Bass Lake (7 mi), Chardon (8 mi), Parkman (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023