At a Glance
Median Income
$142,207
$66,433 per capita
Home Value
$679,400
Zillow: $877,363
Median Rent
$2,597/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
225/100K
1,736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.2%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.7%
8.8% smoking rate
How Burlington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burlington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burlington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burlington residents earn a median household income of $142,207 , which is 89% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,433. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,457 business establishments, including 3,917 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burlington is $679,400 , 141% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $877,363. Median rent is $2,597/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Burlington reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,736/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
58.2% of adults in Burlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burlington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population26,223
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density2,232/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born18.3%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$142,207
Per Capita$66,433
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
Housing
B+
Home Value$679,400
Rent$2,597
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$877,363
Housing Units10,581
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent225/100K
Property1,736/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault188/100K
Burglary100/100K
Health
Obesity22.7%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation175 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.2%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute28 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed248 Mbps
EV Stations48
Libraries71
Did You Know?
The median home in Burlington was built in 1972.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
18.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.