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Burlington, NC
B+
Population: 56,563
Home Price: $145,000
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Overview
Burlington is a midsize city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 56,563. Burlington has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
23.4 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Burlington, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Burlington
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$29,163
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$47,158
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
15.0%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Burlington
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
38.8
43.3
42.3
Gender
Burlington
North Carolina
United States
Male
48.4%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
51.6%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Burlington
North Carolina
United States
White
56.5%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
28.3%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
2.4%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
9.0%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.6%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Burlington
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$145,000
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$690
$682
$801
Family Households
36.3%
36.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
38.3%
38.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
54.6%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
45.4%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Burlington
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.6%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
25.6%
25.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.5%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.6%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
20.2%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Burlington
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
30.9%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
35.6%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Burlington
North Carolina
United States
Murder
18.5
7.8
3.0
Rape
77.6
49.1
38.0
Robbery
122.0
72.2
40.7
Assault
632.1
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Burlington
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
986.9
751.0
336.1
Theft
3354.4
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
260.6
184.7
167.1
Arson
9.2
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Burlington, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
food truck
hot dog
delicious food
hot dogs
wine
chef
red wine
chicken wings
texmex
wine bar
vegan
pizza
rbsoul movies
beef
cusine
snacks
pickles
bacon
cheese
plantbased
high school football
country music
football
college football
hiphoprap music
music hiphoprap
video games
basketball
baseball
fantasy football
sports teams
lacrosse
golf
wrestling
nfl
ncaa
teams
pro wrestling
nba nfl
fitness
inspired by
artist filmmaker
multimedia artist
interactive media
natural history
performing arts
nft project
creative
nft
graphic design
studio
artistry
jterm
uncsa
designs
actor performer
artists
library
portrait
studios
spending time
video games
car enthusiast
panc hehim #blacklivesmatter #audubonforall
books
fighting games
sports cards
reading writing
fitness
scifi nerd
disc golf
chef de partie
horror movies
birder flyers
rbsoul movies
dd
brand spanking
cusine
nascar
kayaking
hiphoprap music
music hiphoprap
local news
sports
tv
radio show
arts
pro wrestling
nba nfl
special events
performing arts
communications
multimedia
fitness wellness
creative
rbsoul movies
entertainment industry
advertising
studio
sporting events
sports
summer
arts
rock climbing
special events
beach
mountains
rbsoul movies
winter
wildlife
awardwin
warm weather
gardens
visitors
rust belt arcana tarot
kayaking
indoors
cycling
fishing
gardening
black friday
food truck
post office
coffee shop
girl scout cookies
grocery pick
shopped
shopping center
online store
wine bar
gas station
clothing
advertising
awardwin
box stores
sheetz
teavana
online retailers
lowes
designs
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