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Compare Burlington to Boston
This post compares Burlington, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Burlington (CDP) | Boston (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,103 | 669,158 |
| Income (median) | $75,678 | $56,773 |
| Home Value (median) | $465,900 | $455,100 |
| White | 76% | 52% |
| Black | 5% | 25% |
| Asian | 16% | 9% |
| With Kids | 33% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 42 | 32 |
| Rentals | 29% | 64% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Burlington or Boston?
A: Burlington has a much smaller population count than Boston: 26103 compared with 669158 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Burlington or in Boston?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Burlington.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Burlington or Boston?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Burlington.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Boston does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 29% for Burlington versus 64% for Boston.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Burlington may include: Braintree, Arlington, and Melrose.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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