Alamance County, North Carolina
Among the top 23% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 45% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 21% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 7% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
- top 11% for airport distance
- bottom 7% for violent crime
Alamance County is a county in North Carolina with about 172,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, annual snowfall, and broadband access. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitealamancecountync.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.3 in3.3 in
muggy 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 40% of US counties
Home Value$198k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$959better than 27% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 47% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.70%better than 64% of US counties
Income Tax4.50%better than 62% of US counties
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.09%better than 59% of US counties
Unemployment5.0%better than 45% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation46.3 in59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.8 inbetter than 73% of US counties
Sunny Days205 daysbetter than 19% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 36% of US counties
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk77.1better than 22% of US counties
School Quality51.4better than 44% of US counties
Violent Crime1965/100kbetter than 7% of US counties
Property Crime2233/100kbetter than 10% of US counties
Community
Population171,77988th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.128th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5284th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.927th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)61.2%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)19.4%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.5%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.6%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.2%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 39% of US counties
Walkability6.5/20better than 64% of US counties
Airport Distance36 mibetter than 89% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.0%better than 68% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.13better than 62% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 68% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Alamance County an affordable place to live?
- Alamance County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 40% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Alamance County?
- The median home value in Alamance County is $198k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Alamance County?
- Median household income in Alamance County is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Alamance County?
- Median gross rent in Alamance County is $959 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Alamance County safe?
- Alamance County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1965/100k (better than 7%). Property crime is 2233/100k.
- What is the weather like in Alamance County?
- Alamance County averages 79°F in July and 41°F in January, with 46.3 in of annual precipitation and about 205 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Alamance County?
- Public-school quality in Alamance County is about average, scoring better than 44% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Alamance County?
- The average one-way commute in Alamance County is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)