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Southgate, MI vs Burton, MI

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Are people in Burton older or younger than people in Southgate?
- The Median Age in Burton is 0.5 years older than in Southgate.

Are housing costs cheaper in Burton or Southgate?
- Burton housing costs are 22.8% less expensive than Southgate housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Burton or Southgate?
- The average commute for residents of Burton is 3.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Southgate.

Things to do in Southgate?
Southgate, MI is also situated in Wayne county with roughly 28,500 residents. The city offers a beautiful historic downtown area as well as plenty of outdoor recreational activities.

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!

 Southgate, MIBurton, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,532329,725,481
 Median Income$60,152  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$167,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.99  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Southgate    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Every city has it's positives and negatives. Southgate's positives to name a few include relatively inexpensive housing, a decent public transportation system, no lack  More

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Over 16 years ago

Southgate is a quiet city. The roads could use a little fixing however if transportation were an issue between the buses and taxis you can pretty much get anywhere you  More

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Over 16 years ago

19 students per teacher?? In my dreams. I teach for Southgate schools, and the average class size is around 32, so you folks should either go back to math class, or  More

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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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