Burlington, North Carolina

Population 51,047

Burlington is located in Guilford County, NC. The population is 51,047, making Burlington the 3rd largest city in Guilford County.

There are 15 public schools in Burlington with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Burlington is high , and there are 210 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Burlington is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Burlington property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Burlington include Burlington Township, Boone Station Township and Glen Raven.

Burlington Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.8%

Crime Rate

54.34% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 261
  • Violent Crimes: 850
  • Robbery: 122
  • Burglary: 987
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

67.08% Higher than national avg.
  • 210 offenders in Burlington
  • 41.14 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

790 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 15
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 770

Unemployment

Moderate 4.0%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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15 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 15 K-12 public schools in Burlington, NC and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Burlington's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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210 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Burlington, NC

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147 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Burlington, NC issued 147 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Burlington, NC issued 128 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $681
  • 1 Bedroom: $748
  • 2 Bedrooms: $929
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,184
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,291

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Environmental Hazards

790 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Burlington, NC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Burlington, NC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Burlington, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 39.22°
  • February 42.52°
  • March 50.75°
  • April 60.08°
  • May 68.1°
  • June 76.39°
  • July 79.1°
  • August 78.02°
  • September 70.5°
  • October 59.77°
  • November 49.13°
  • December 42.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Burlington, NC

Earthquakes
Burlington, NC has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Burlington, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Burlington, NC has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Burlington, NC has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Burlington, NC: $37,862

Unemployment

Unemployment in Burlington is 4.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.94%
White Collar - 52.06%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • David Price
  • Mark Walker

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

31 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Police Stations view all

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