The Town FilesBurtchville, Michigan
Township in St. Clair County · population 4,077 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $162,000
- Household income
- $58,872
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 78°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 45.1
Burtchville is a township of 4,077 people in St. Clair County, Michigan. The median home is worth $162,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks hipper than 93% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 77% of Michigan towns.
How Burtchville ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Burtchville is worth $162,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $58,872, which is more affordable than 55% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,032 a month. 87.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Burtchville | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,032 | $955 |
| Median household income | $58,872 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 87.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 16.7% | — |
Who lives in Burtchville
| People | Burtchville | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.1 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 88.8% |
Weather in Burtchville
July highs average 78.3°F and January lows 16.1°F. About 35.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.7 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Burtchville since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 8, 1953 about 0.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 29 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 14, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 22, 2011.
Severe weather in St. Clair County since 1996
St. Clair County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1527: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 23, 2003 | Other | EM-3189: Power Outage |
Jobs and pay in St. Clair County
St. Clair County had 42,283 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,695 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Burtchville itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Towns near Burtchville
- Fort Gratiot, MI5.2 mi · 11,242 people · home $241,200
- Clyde, MI6.1 mi · 5,523 people · home $235,700
- Worth, MI6.7 mi · 3,455 people · home $219,500
- Port Huron, MI9.6 mi · 28,983 people · home $149,300
- Port Huron, MI9.9 mi · 10,792 people · home $196,000
- Kimball, MI11.9 mi · 9,609 people · home $197,500
- Lexington, MI13.1 mi · 3,485 people · home $203,400
- Marysville, MI14.6 mi · 9,997 people · home $208,600
Burtchville questions
Is Burtchville, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Burtchville scores better for retirees than 47% of Michigan towns and quieter than 60%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.1).
How much does a house cost in Burtchville?
The median owner-occupied home in Burtchville is valued at $162,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,872, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,032 a month.
What is the weather like in Burtchville?
July highs average 78.3°F and January lows 16.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.4 inches of precipitation a year and 38.7 inches of snow.
Does Burtchville get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Burtchville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 8, 1953. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)