Living in Burlington, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Burlington · Census data 2020–2024
Burlington has 26,274 residents with a median age of 45.9. The median household income is $146,436 (41% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $740,600, the median rent is $2,718/month.
Burlington at a glance
- Population
- 26,274
- Median age
- 45.9State: 40
- Median household income
- $146,436State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $740,600State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,718/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 74.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Burlington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Burlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Burlington the median home value is $740,600, 123% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,718 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,348 a month in housing costs.
Burlington median household income
The median household income in Burlington is $146,436 and the income per person is $69,012. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Burlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,371
- Owner-occupied
- 74.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.8%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.61
Burlington demographics
- Population
- 26,274
- Median age
- 45.9
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 9,974
- Foreign-born
- 17.9%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Burlington ›
Education in Burlington
58.4% of adults 25 and older in Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 25.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Burlington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 3%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Burlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 26,274 | $146,436 | $740,600 | $2,718 |
| Woburn | 41,939 | $111,185 | $673,500 | $2,221 |
| Pinehurst | 6,845 | $146,250 | $623,800 | $1,946 |
| Bedford | 14,727 | $172,400 | $898,500 | $2,622 |
| Lexington | 34,295 | $238,444 | $1,203,100 | $2,891 |
| Winchester | 23,406 | $230,198 | $1,215,200 | $2,279 |
| Wilmington | 23,336 | $168,152 | $680,500 | $2,394 |
| Billerica | 42,003 | $148,200 | $612,000 | $2,282 |
| Hanscom AFB | 2,110 | $104,688 | — | $3,408 |
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What is the median household income in Burlington, MA?
The median household income in Burlington is $146,436, 41% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Burlington?
The median home value in Burlington is $740,600, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Burlington?
The median gross rent in Burlington is $2,718 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Burlington, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 5.9%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Burlington?
The median age in Burlington is 45.9 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Burlington?
The average commute to work in Burlington is 28 minutes; 22.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Burlington?
The unemployment rate in Burlington is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Burlington?
58.4% of adults in Burlington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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