Burlington, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 7 miles NW of Medford, Massachusetts (center to center) and 12 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Boston metropolitan area.

Burlington is known for its beautiful beaches, great skiing, scenic and cultural attractions, and esteemed learning institutions, the New England area offers a fantastic quality of life.

Burlington is a suburban industrial town at the junction of the Boston-Merrimac corridor but for most of its history it was almost entirely agricultural, selling hopes and rye to Boston and supplementing that income with small shoe making shops. Early railroad expansion passed the town by, limiting its early development, and Burlington continued to cure hams for the Boston market and produce milk, fruit and vegetables.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $429,800

Demographics

Burlington covers 11.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 218 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 01803 - Area codes: 781, 339

Weather

Burlington, MA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 82.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 15.70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Burlington is 48.31 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 4.64 Inches.

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