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.
Median Household Income
$56,880
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,051
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$199,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$992
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,230
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,348
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,670
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,094
Per month
Avg Home Value
$247,867
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Burlington?
The cost of living index for Burlington is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Burlington?
The median gross rent in Burlington is $1,051 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Burlington?
The median household income in Burlington is $56,880 per year.
What is the median home value in Burlington?
The median home value in Burlington is $199,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Burlington?
Air quality data for Burlington is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Burlington?
Tax data for North Carolina is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
