Burlington, NC

Living in Burlington

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 16
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 40
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Schools 23
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Residents

53k Population +4.3k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black28%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate26%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$1.7k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$134k Median Home Value +$9.5k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$626 Median Monthly Rent +$80 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas56%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Burlington

United States45
North Carolina20
Burlington Metro Area22
Alamance County22

Property Crime in Burlington

United States48
North Carolina30
Burlington Metro Area26
Alamance County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 4 2
Feb 42 3 1
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 58 4 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 50 3 0
Dec 41 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Burlington

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding36
Tornado14
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Burlington, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Burlington, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Burlington, NC

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Elon University
3 miles, NW
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Bennett College
17 miles, W
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Greensboro College
19 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Burlington, NC

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Chatham Hospital Inc
24 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Burlington, NC

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