What are the schools like in Burlington, MA?

Burlington is served primarily by Burlington. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Burlington?

The median household income in Burlington, MA is $133,936 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Burlington, MA?

Burlington has an average high temperature of 37.6°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 63.5 inches.

Burlington, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Burlington, MA affordable or expensive?

Burlington's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Burlington is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $659,400 and the median rent is $2,319 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Burlington, MA?

Burlington has a violent crime rate of 224.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1662.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Burlington, MA a Good Place to Live?

Burlington is a small city of 26,169 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $133,936 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Burlington stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Burlington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Burlington city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Burlington's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Burlington costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Burlington, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$659,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,319	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$133,936	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Burlington's violent crime rate is 224.9 per 100,000 residents — 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

224.9 /100k

Property Crime

1662.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Burlington is served primarily by Burlington. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Burlington, MA	National Avg
School District	Burlington	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	58.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Burlington sees average highs of 37.6°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 50.0 inches of annual precipitation and 63.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Burlington, MA
Average High — January	37.6°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	50.0"
Annual Snowfall	63.5"

Demographics

Metric	Burlington, MA	National Avg
Population	26,169	—
Median Age	43.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	14.5%	6.3%
Under 18	19.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Burlington

Burlington, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

01803 01730

Burlington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burlington, MA affordable or expensive?

Burlington's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Burlington roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $659,400 and median rent is $2,319/month.

What is the crime rate in Burlington, MA?

Burlington's violent crime rate is 224.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1662.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Burlington?

Public schools in Burlington are operated by Burlington. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 58.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Burlington, MA a good place to live?

Burlington, MA has a population of 26,169, a median household income of $133,936, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Burlington?

Burlington averages 37.6°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.0 inches with about 63.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Burlington?

Burlington, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 01803, 01730.

What is the population of Burlington?

The population of Burlington, Massachusetts is 26,169 with a median age of 43.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Burlington?

Key numbers for living in Burlington: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $659,400, median household income $133,936, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Burlington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.