Burlington, NC Area Guide

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Burlington Area Facts

  • Burlington has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Burlington crime rates are 84% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Burlington is 5% lower than the North Carolina average
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Enjoying Small City Culture in Burlington, NC User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 17, 2015) A few years back, my family decided to move to Burlington, NC. My wife and I took this decision, because we wanted our daughter to join the Blue Ribbon private school in this city. What caught our attention, apart from the school districts in Burlington, was the housing price. Ho ...Read More using costs and mortgage rates in Burlington are affordable in comparison to many similar national competitions. Finding a house here was easy for us. The city is sparsely populated and features beautiful and quaint communities. If you are looking for a small city vibe away from stress, traffic and busy city lifestyle, then Burlington is the place for you.

However, finding big city amenities in Burlington is difficult. Although there are many recreational opportunities in this beautiful North Carolina city, it is unusual to find a trendy shopping mall or a posh entertainment hub here. There are a number of scenic parks in this town. If you are one of those outdoor enthusiasts, then you will love staying in Burlington. My family loves taking a trip to the Cedarock Park and the Great Bend Park at Glencoe in most weekends. We love hiking, nature walk and biking. In addition, this quaint town offers excellent paddle opportunities with six recreational hiking and paddle trail choices. The town is also home to some golf courses, tennis courts and baseball fields.

Finding work opportunities in this old-industry town is not difficult. However, you cannot expect to find big oil companies or IT industries. Still, small business owners will love staying here as the growth opportunities for small businesses are bright here. For shopping and cultural activities, we often visit the specialty markets in the Chapel Hill area and Raleigh. Even the Greensboro and Winston-Salem area is perfect for cultural activities, weekend fun and shopping. Weather in Burlington is quite pleasant with moderate year-round temperature. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Burlington? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Robinson Park
      Eva Barker Park
      Willowbrook Park
      Emira Community Park
      Willowbrook Park
      Dothan Park
      Northwest Park
      Burlington City Park

      Entertainment

      Burlington Ampitheater
      Restored Caboose
      Paramount Theater
      Burlington Memorial Stadium
      Burlington Athletic Stadium
      Graham Historical Museum
      Graham Cinema
      Children's Museum of Alamance County

      Food & Drink

      Smittys Ice Cream
      McDonald's
      Hardee's
      3 Thirty 3 Sports Bar
      Little Caesars
      Biscuitville
      Fruty Loca Ice Cream
      KFC

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Burlington? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Burlington.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Burlington? The cost of living in Burlington is 89/100 - which is 5% lower than North Carolina.
      Burlington
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Burlington? Burlington crime rates are 4,532, which are 84% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      4,532 per 100k people

      99% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      99% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Burlington? The median income in Burlington is $45,587 which is 6% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $45,58718% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,5947% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      19% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Burlington a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Alamance Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Burlington home prices? Burlington home prices are $137,000 - which is 13% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $137,00026% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $82313% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      16% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Burlington have good schools? The Burlington graduation rate is 77% - which is 7% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      33%

      31% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Burlington a good place to live? Burlington has an overall rating of 75% from 14 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      14 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      13 total surveys

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