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Burton, MI vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Burton?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 7.9 years younger than in Burton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Burton?
- Jackson housing costs are 20.2% more expensive than Burton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Burton?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 2.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Burton.

Things to do in Burton?
Just 10 minutes north of Flint offers up plenty for families looking for friendly neighbors & opportunities galore! Take advantage of 1st Monday trade days by grabbing yourself some fresh produce from local farmers markets or take a stroll down Main Street bursting full of unique storefronts perfect for holiday gifts & souvenirs alike! Burton truly has something special waiting around every corner making it one stop you won't want to miss out on while visiting Genesee County!

Things to do in Jackson?
Jackson MI sits southeast Lansing renowned mostly for its abundance of trails ideal for cycling or jogging around lakeside areas like Clark Lake Park plus several museums worth visiting when in town.

 Burton, MIJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$51,300  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$129,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.86  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Burton    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I moved here 3 years ago, but have worked in this area (Genessee) for the last 15 years. (I never minded the drive but I don't miss it). Burton has the most friendly  More

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Reviews for Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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Over 6 years ago

I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  More

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