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Burlington
  • Town in North Carolina
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Greensboro

Burlington

#5 in Best Places to Live in Alamance County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Burlington is a town in North Carolina with a population of 56,563. Burlington is in Alamance County. Living in Burlington offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Burlington there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Burlington and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Burlington are above average.
    About Burlington...
    Population
    56,563
    Town near
    Greensboro
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $145,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $879
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      740.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      14.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      57.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      67.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      717
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,633.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      345.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      11%
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    Working in Burlington

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,158
    National
    $69,021
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