Here's what it costs to live in Burlington, North Carolina, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,051 per month, while the typical home is valued around $199,200. Households earn a median of $56,880 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$56,880
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,051
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$199,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$992
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,230
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,348
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,670
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
59,610
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.1 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
6
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$975
Per month
Avg Home Value
$206,967
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 27215 | — | $1,026 | $217,500 |
| ZIP 27217 | — | $832 | $142,100 |
| ZIP 27244 | — | $966 | $235,500 |
| ZIP 27249 | — | $902 | $199,300 |
| ZIP 27253 | — | $901 | $190,000 |
| ZIP 27377 | — | $1,223 | $257,400 |
January Avg
39°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.4
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.7%
The cost of living index for Burlington is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Burlington is $1,051 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Burlington is $56,880 per year.
The median home value in Burlington is $199,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Burlington is not yet available.
Tax data for North Carolina is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
