Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Argy's Diner
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Oak House
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Burlington Ampitheater
Theatre Arts
Restored Caboose
Attraction
Paramount Theater
Cinema
Burlington Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Burlington Athletic Stadium
Stadium
Graham Historical Museum
Museum
Graham Cinema
Cinema
Children's Museum of Alamance County
Museum
Alamance Arts
Theatre Arts
Glencoe Mill Museum
Museum
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (54) F
Smittys Ice Cream
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
3 Thirty 3 Sports Bar
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Biscuitville
Fast Food
Fruty Loca Ice Cream
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
American Deli
Deli
Jim's Hot Dog & Hamburger
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (6) F
Elmira Community Center
Community Centre
Elmira Community Center
Community Centre
Forest Hills Community Center
Community Centre
Fairchild Community Center
Community Centre
Graham Recreation Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Danieley Gym
Gym
South Gym
Gym
Groceries (9) F
Guzman's Market
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Steve's Garden Market
Grocery Store
Steve's Garden Market
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Just Save
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (44) A+
Robinson Park
Park
Eva Barker Park
Park
Willowbrook Park
Park
Emira Community Park
Park
Willowbrook Park
Park
Dothan Park
Park
Northwest Park
Park
Burlington City Park
Park
Petersburg Park
Park
North Park
Park
Forest Hills Park
Park
Southern Neighborhood Park
Park
Fairchild Park
Park
Sellars Memorial Park
Park
Glen Raven Park
Park
Oakley Street Park
Park
Marshall Street Park
Park
Harman Park
Park
Town And Country Park Ii
Park
Great Bend Park
Park
Phoenix Club Sports Fields
Park
Greenway Park
Park
Graham Municipal Park
Park
Red Slide Park
Park
Auburn Trace Community Playground
Playground
Shops (63) F
Speedway
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Sabina Hair Salon
Beauty
Old Rancho Western Wear
Clothing
Gonzalez Plaza
Mall
Merchant Apparel & Footwear
Clothing
Diamond P Western Store
Clothing
Burlington Shoes
Shoes
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Grandaddy's Antique Mall
Furniture
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Sheetz
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
Lowe's Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Sandy's Consignment Botique
Clothing
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Pet Supermarket
Pets
JR Cigar
Department Store
Family Fare
Convenience Store
Holly Hill Mall and Business Center
Mall
Computer Links
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Kangaroo Express
Convenience Store
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commute D+

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Burlington.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
Burlington
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Burlington is 89/100 - which is 5% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime F

Burlington crime rates are 4,611 per 100k, which is 87% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
3,779 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
832 crimes per 100k F
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employment D-

The median income in Burlington is $45,587 - which is 6% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$45,587 F
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Burlington
Fire Station
Burlington Police Department
Police
DaVita Glen Raven Dialysis
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
FastMed Urgent Care
Clinic
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Police
Graham Police Department
Police
Rose Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Elon Fire Station 18
Fire Station
Graham Chiropractor
Doctor
Elon Fire Station 8
Fire Station
Elon Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Burlington home prices are $137,000 - which is 13% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$137,000 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools F

The Burlington graduation rate is 77% - which is 7% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
33% F
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (16) F
Blessed Sacrament School
Burlington Christian Academy
Turrentine Middle
Hillcrest Elementary
Grove Park Elementary
The Burlington School
Eastlawn Elementary
Harvey R Newlin Elementary
Broadview Middle
Marvin B Smith Elementary
R Homer Andrews Elementary
Graham Middle
Ray Street Academy
Elon Elementary
North Graham Elementary
South Graham Elementary
Alamance Christian School
High Schools (7) F
Burlington Christian Academy
Walter M Williams High
The Burlington School
Hugh M Cummings High
Career Technical Education Center
Ray Street Academy
Graham High
Alamance Christian School
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ratings B+

Burlington has an overall rating of 75% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes C
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Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

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 87% 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 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 4,611, which are 87% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      4,611 per 100k people

      98% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      98% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -18%

      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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