The Town FilesBurlington, Connecticut
Town · population 9,519 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $418,700
- Household income
- $165,120
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 39.9
Burlington is a town of 9,519 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $418,700, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for families than 95% of Connecticut towns, more upscale than 73% of Connecticut towns.
- #3 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Connecticut
- #3 in The 15 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Connecticut
- #6 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Connecticut
- #30 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in America
- #30 in The 50 Best Affordable Places for Remote Workers in America
How Burlington ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Burlington is worth $418,700, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $165,120, which is more affordable than 98% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,427 a month. 94.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Burlington | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $418,700 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,427 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $165,120 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 94.6% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Burlington
| People | Burlington | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.7% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.8% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.8% | — |
| Work from home | 25.0% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 29.0 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.1% | 93.8% |
Weather in Burlington
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 17.0°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.6 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 142 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Burlington since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 23, 2001 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 21, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 4, 2026.
Public schools in Burlington
3 public schools with 1,740 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Har-Bur Middle School | 5-8 | 660 | 12.9 |
| Lewis S. Mills High School | 9-12 | 627 | 11.4 |
| Lake Garda Elementary School | PK-4 | 453 | 14.2 |
Towns near Burlington
- Bristol, CT4.7 mi · 60,833 people · home $277,800
- Collinsville, CT5.2 mi · 3,721 people · home $395,500
- Avon, CT5.6 mi · 18,932 people · home $479,700
- Farmington, CT5.7 mi · 26,712 people · home $432,700
- Terryville, CT5.8 mi · 5,202 people · home $243,800
- Harwinton, CT5.8 mi · 5,484 people · home $352,100
- New Hartford, CT6.9 mi · 6,658 people · home $358,600
- Plymouth, CT7.0 mi · 11,671 people · home $275,000
Burlington questions
Is Burlington, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Burlington scores better for retirees than 28% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 56%. 13.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.9).
How much does a house cost in Burlington?
The median owner-occupied home in Burlington is valued at $418,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $165,120, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,427 a month.
What is the weather like in Burlington?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 17.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 38.6 inches of snow.
Does Burlington get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Burlington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 23, 2001. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)