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Burlington, Massachusetts

Introduction to Burlington, Massachusetts

Burlington, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 7 miles NW of Medford, Massachusetts and 12 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Boston metropolitan area. Burlington has a population of 22,876.

Burlington History

Burlington was named after the English town of Bridlington and was first settled in 1641. The town of Burlington was incorporated on February 28, 1799. Though it is now a suburban industrial town, it was originally an agricultural area. After Route 128 was built, Burlington became the fastest growing town of Massachusetts between 1955 and 1965.

Burlington and nearby Attractions

  • Burlington Historical Museum
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • The Burlington Mall
  • Burlington Landlocked Forest
  • Mary Cummings Park
  • Mill Pond Conservation Area

Things To Do In Burlington

Recreational facilities and activities of Burlington include tennis courts, skate parks, playgrounds, basketball courts, fishing and swimming facilities, softball fields, hiking, biking, walking trails and picnic areas. The Burlington Mall includes more than 155 specialty shops along with a food court with 775 seats.

Burlington Transportation

Boston Logan International is the closest major airport to the area.

Burlington Higher Education

The nearest college is Bentley College.

High Points

Burlington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBurlington Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBurlington People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Burlington Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Burlington Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Burlington College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Burlington Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Burlington Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Burlington, MA

Comparing Burlington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population87
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity69
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Working at Home64
Short Commute Times48
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Property Taxes35
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime62

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