The story of this market
The typical home in Burlington, Massachusetts sells for about $899,572, or $416 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 21 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,580 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+2.5%
MA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Burlington, Massachusetts
The Burlington housing market is characterized by high demand, low inventory, and strong price appreciation, with homes frequently selling above asking price. The town's robust economy, anchored by major employers and a high-quality school system, continues to drive property values upward. While inventory remains tight, the market remains highly liquid for well-priced listings.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Burlington yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 20.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 3.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.612.9 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.520.1 mi
- Kimball Farm Westford4.613.8 mi
- Apex Entertainment Marlborough4.422.9 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.513.1 mi
- Fenway Park4.812 mi
- TD Garden4.611.7 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.513.4 mi
- Canobie Lake Park4.520.1 mi
- MGM Music Hall at Fenway4.412 mi
- Fenway Park4.812 mi
- Boston Common4.712.3 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.812.5 mi
- New England Aquarium4.412.5 mi
- Harvard Square4.69.9 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.812.5 mi
- Boston Public Library4.812.3 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.712.5 mi
- Museum of Science4.711.4 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.612.9 mi
- Boston Common4.712.3 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.414.8 mi
- Public Garden4.812.2 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.811.9 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.814.2 mi
- Burlington Mall4.41.8 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.39.9 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.512.3 mi
- Quincy Market4.512.3 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.512.3 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.113.5 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.512.1 mi
- The Lounge3.413.2 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.112.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major regional shopping destination that serves as a primary economic anchor and lifestyle hub for the town.
A world-class medical facility that serves as a massive employer and provides critical healthcare access to the region.
A key local green space providing recreational opportunities and contributing to the town's suburban quality of life.
Burlington is an ideal fit for family buyers seeking high-quality schools and professionals working in the nearby technology and life sciences corridors. Its strong retail and employment base also attracts investors looking for stable, long-term rental demand in a high-income suburban environment.
The Burlington Public Schools district is highly regarded, consistently performing well on state accountability metrics. The system is characterized by strong academic programs and robust community support, making it a primary draw for families.
The town is strategically located at the intersection of major highway corridors, including I-95 and Route 3, providing excellent regional connectivity. While primarily car-dependent, the town's location facilitates efficient commuting to Boston and the surrounding tech hubs.
Burlington offers a diverse amenity base including extensive shopping at the Burlington Mall, numerous town parks like Wildwood Park, and various community recreational facilities. These amenities provide significant lifestyle value, supporting high demand for local residential property.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited supply, with rents trending upward as evidenced by the FY 2027 Fair Market Rent of $3,580 for a two-bedroom unit. Vacancy pressure remains low due to the town's proximity to major employment corridors and its status as a desirable suburban destination.
Burlington is a major employment center with a jobs-to-labor force ratio of approximately 3:1, driven by the life sciences, technology, and retail sectors. Major employers include Lahey Hospital & Medical Center and various corporate headquarters located in the town's extensive office parks.
Burlington serves as a major economic hub with a high jobs-to-resident ratio, anchored by the life sciences, technology, and retail sectors. Significant ongoing development, particularly around the Mall and corporate office parks, continues to drive regional economic momentum.
Development activity is focused on the continued evolution of the town's commercial corridors and the integration of mixed-use projects to support the growing workforce. Planning efforts prioritize maintaining the town's economic competitiveness while managing residential growth.
Parcels in Burlington are subject to standard municipal property taxes and may fall within specific utility or regional service districts, though the town is not heavily reliant on MUDs or PIDs.
Burlington generally reports low crime rates consistent with its suburban character in Middlesex County. It is considered a safe community, with crime trends remaining stable and significantly lower than regional urban centers.
The area faces standard New England climate risks, including winter storms and occasional heavy rainfall. Flood risk is managed through local zoning and infrastructure, and insurance markets remain stable with no extraordinary regional volatility reported.
Property insurance markets in Burlington are stable, reflecting the town's low-risk profile and robust municipal infrastructure. Premiums are generally competitive, though they remain subject to broader regional trends in climate-related risk adjustments.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter profiles for Burlington, MA.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.