Burlington, North Carolina
Among the top 14% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 52% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 20% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 13% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 33% of US places
- bottom 3% for violent crime
Burlington is a mid-size city in North Carolina with about 57,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, annual snowfall, and airport distance. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websiteburlingtonnc.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.2 in3.0 in
muggy 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$53k33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 50% of US places
Home Value$167k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$947better than 46% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 57% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.84%better than 61% of US places
Income Tax4.50%better than 61% of US places
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.46%better than 55% of US places
Unemployment5.7%better than 34% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.3 in55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.8 inbetter than 75% of US places
Sunny Days211 daysbetter than 28% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 31% of US places
Comfortable Days71 daysbetter than 24% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk56.5better than 63% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 48% of US places
School Quality53.5better than 42% of US places
Violent Crime2953/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Property Crime3789/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Community
Population56,95198th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6294th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9338th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)48.0%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)28.4%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)17.5%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.4%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.7%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 65% of US places
Walkability8.3/20better than 76% of US places
Airport Distance42 mibetter than 73% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.0%better than 45% of US places
Amenities Nearby20.90better than 22% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 59% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Burlington an affordable place to live?
- Burlington is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 50% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Burlington?
- The median home value in Burlington is $167k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Burlington?
- Median household income in Burlington is $53k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Burlington?
- Median gross rent in Burlington is $947 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Burlington safe?
- Burlington is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2953/100k (better than 3%). Property crime is 3789/100k.
- What is the weather like in Burlington?
- Burlington averages 80°F in July and 41°F in January, with 43.3 in of annual precipitation and about 211 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Burlington?
- Public-school quality in Burlington is about average, scoring better than 42% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Burlington?
- The average one-way commute in Burlington is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)