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Burlington, Connecticut

town · Hartford County

At a glance

9,680
Population
$418,700
Median home value (all homes)
38% above U.S. median
$545,202
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,427/mo
Median rent
6% above U.S. median
$165,120
Median household income
110% above U.S. median
29 min
Average commute
97.1%
Homes with broadband
5.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 115 — 15% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing56% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities43% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost7% above
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates98.5%
College graduates50.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Economic Development Commission (Town of Burlington, CT)
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
state Connecticut's Business Response
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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