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Burlington, Massachusetts


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Burlington, Massachusetts

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

The People and Families of Burlington

In Burlington, about 62% of adults are married. Burlington is considered a town for married couples and families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Burlington had a median family income of $82,072. Burlington is regarded in the state as a town where many of the people are well-off. The town has a large middle class. Burlington finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the town value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that Burlington is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Burlington ($10,950). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Burlington Housing

About 80% of housing units in Burlington are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Burlington, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

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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