Burlington, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 23,838 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Climate
Burlington’s temperatures are slightly cooler than the national average, with more wind and more snow in the winter months.
Geography
The town is at the junction of the Boston-Merrimac corridor, on the watersheds of the Ipswich, Shawsheen, and Mystic rivers.
Recreation
Simond’s wading pool and a variety of parks offer the staples of small-town recreation.
Historical
Following the opening of Route 128, the town had a population growth higher than any other in the state--in one five-year period, Burlington’s population tripled.
Economy
Though now suburban industrial, Burlington was once entirely agricultural, its growth stifled by limited transportation until the development of Route 128.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 0 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 29.6% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 279 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 1 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 53 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 292 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | No |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $102,349 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $74,281 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $54,306 |
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