Burlington, Massachusetts Income Statistics
Burlington Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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Burlington Top grade
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Burlington | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $147,216 | $104,336 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $102,752 | $80,230 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.9% | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 28.4% | 20.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 31.7% | 22.3% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Burlington is about 41% higher than in Massachusetts. Income has been growing faster in Burlington (5.9%/yr) than in Massachusetts (4.9%/yr).
About 28% of adults in Burlington earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Massachusetts average of 21%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Burlington, Massachusetts grew by 64.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $147,216 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.9% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Burlington
| Metric | Burlington | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.492 | 0.531 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $109,431 | $90,842 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $99,486 | $75,629 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 9.1% | 16.7% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Burlington, it is 0.492, lower than Massachusetts's 0.531, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 10% more than women's income in Burlington, Massachusetts. Over a 35-year career, a 10% wage gap accumulates to roughly $348,075 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Burlington, Massachusetts has narrowed from about 23% to 9% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 36% in 2012. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $6,219 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Burlington | Massachusetts Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 22.5% | 18.6% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 23 | 25 | 22 |
Approximately 657 people are unemployed in Burlington, Massachusetts.
The average commute time in Burlington is 23 minutes, shorter than the 25 minutes in Massachusetts.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Burlington, Massachusetts has fallen from 8.0% to 4.4% in 2024. Over that period the rate fell as low as 2.0% in 2020.
Burlington, MA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
Burlington, MA is typical in size for this group, 26,309 residents against a local median of 28,841, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. Burlington, MA's income growth, at 5.9%/yr, runs 47% above the 4.0%/yr typical of the cities around it. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $147,216 against a local median of $185,926, 21% below it. The picture is mixed rather than uniform: income growth runs ahead of the neighbourhood while median household income runs behind it, so Burlington, MA is trading one against the other rather than simply out-performing what surrounds it. The cities themselves spread 2.3%/yr on income growth, so Burlington, MA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Burlington, MA has the 2nd highest income growth of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, MA | 26,309 | $147,216 #4/5 | 5.9%/yr #2/5 | 4.4% #3/5 | 0.492 #3/5 |
| Woburn, MA | 41,946 | $112,968 | 3.9%/yr | 7.9% | 0.506 |
| Lexington, MA | 34,306 | $205,627 | 3.8%/yr | 2.9% | 0.487 |
| Wilmington, MA | 23,238 | $166,224 | 6.1%/yr | 4.8% | 0.501 |
| Winchester, MA | 23,377 | $205,856 | 4.1%/yr | 3.8% | 0.478 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Burlington, Massachusetts has an overall wealth index grade of A+, making it somewhat better than Massachusetts, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Burlington, Massachusetts.
How Rich Is Burlington, Massachusetts?
Burlington has a wealth index grade of A+. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; an A+ grade means it is one of the most prosperous areas in the country. The median household income is $147,216, about 41% higher than the Massachusetts average of $104,336.
Are incomes growing in Burlington, Massachusetts?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Burlington, Massachusetts rose 65%, from $89,264 to $147,216. Over the same years, income here outpaced Massachusetts as a whole: +65% against +61%.
What was the median household income in Burlington in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Burlington, Massachusetts was $141,098, up 7% from $131,407 in 2022. The Massachusetts median that year was $101,513.
What was the median household income in Burlington in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Burlington, Massachusetts was $118,191. By 2024 it had risen 25% to $147,216.
How many people earn six figures in Burlington, Massachusetts?
Yes. 28% of adults in Burlington, Massachusetts earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 4), against 21% (about 1 in 5) in Massachusetts. 32% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 22% in Massachusetts.
What is the Gini coefficient in Burlington, Massachusetts?
The Gini coefficient in Burlington is 0.492. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Burlington, Massachusetts?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Burlington, Massachusetts has narrowed from about 23% to 9% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 36% in 2012. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $6,219 since 2009.
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