Burlington's Awards

How does Burlington Measure Up?

We've won a series of awards in recent years from a wide variety of organizations measuring everything from crime to clean air.

#1 Quality of Life: Best overall standard of living.

#1 Safety: Lowest crime rate for all types of crime.

#1 Environment: Best air quality.

#1 Business: Best business climate in the Northeast and highest investment in the manufacturing sector.

#1 Dream Town: Selected for "real life and real jobs."

#1 For Kids: Least stressful metro area for raising children.

#1 Education: Highest percentage of students with disabilities served in regular classrooms or resource rooms.