Burton, Michigan

Burton is a suburb on the east side of Flint. It has lots of land and the lots, mostly filled with ranch-style homes, are typically quite large. Locals love the quiet vibe and outdoor culture of the community. The city has plenty of its square footage dedicated to parks, which makes it inviting for young families. There is also plenty of shopping, mostly big box and grocery chains but also several smaller boutique restaurants and coffee shops.

The city has seen plenty of growth over the years but residents will attest that it has remained a tight-knit place, which hosts a lot of small gatherings throughout the year. Families looking for an affordable place to buy a home, have room for their kiddos to run around and ride bikes, and spend a lot of time in the great outdoors appreciate what Burton has to offer.

Suburban living dominates the lifestyle of Burton. It's filled with families and the events and shopping experiences cater to that community. There are plenty of parks for families to play in including:
-For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum is a nature preserve full of fun wildlife, hiking trails, and one of the cooler big treehouses you'll ever see.
-Davison Roadside Parkis another family favorite. Beautiful grounds for summer play that are also used for sledding throughout the snowy winter months.
-Kelly Lake Park is a gem for its diverse outdoor options. There's plenty of hiking, fishing, boating, a beach for just chilling, and a sledding hill for winter.

As noted, Burton has plenty of smaller, community events during the year. This includes the Trunk-or-Treat Harvest Festival during Halloween, with face painting, yard games, treats of course, and more.

Burton is an unusual small town due to the fact that it is served by four different school districts including:

-Bentley Community Schools is the largest district serving Burton. It rates a "C" grade on niche.com with higher scores for College Prep and Diversity.
-Bendle Public Schools is another district in Burton and it has four schools, two elementary, a middle and Bendle High School. They are all classified as Public Magnets.
-Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools crosses over from Flint into Burton on the east side of Flint. Just one school, Gladys Dillon Elementary School, is part of the district and within the city limits of Burton.
-Kearsley Community Schools is another district that only extends into Burton enough to have a single school over the city line. That school is Weston Elementary School, a small PK and K-1 school that kiddos on the north side of Burton can be zoned for.