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By Jenna Caldwell, The Boston Report. Updated Oct. 27, 2026.
Burlington is a Middlesex County town about 13 miles northwest of Boston, at the crossroads of Route 128 (I-95) and Route 3. The 2020 Census counted 26,377 residents, but the daytime population is much larger because of the town’s office parks, medical employers and the Burlington Mall.
Burlington is governed by a Select Board, a town administrator and a Representative Town Meeting, where elected members vote on budgets and bylaws. This page collects our Burlington coverage, including town grants, elections and community services, and links the official resources residents use most.
- Population (2020 Census): 26,377
- Getting there: Burlington has no subway or commuter rail station. Most residents drive via Route 128 and Route 3, and MBTA bus service connects the town to Alewife on the Red Line.
Latest Burlington news
- Burlington High School Project: Where the State Funding Bid Stands Oct 26, 2026
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Official Burlington resources
- Town of Burlington (official website)
- Burlington Public Schools
- Burlington Public Library
- Town Clerk (elections and voting)
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Burlington FAQ
How is Burlington, MA governed?
Burlington has a Select Board, a town administrator and a Representative Town Meeting.
How far is Burlington from Boston?
About 13 miles northwest of downtown Boston, at Route 128 (I-95) and Route 3.
How many people live in Burlington, MA?
The 2020 U.S. Census counted 26,377 residents.
Sources
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