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Burlington, NC — ZIP 27217

Population: 41,406 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 27217 (Burlington, NC) is $223,996 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $269,500 after a median 31 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,411/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, lightning, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$223,996

Typical home value

+1.6%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$223,996
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+5.1%
5-year appreciation
+35.5%
10-year appreciation
+125.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$226,965
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$269,500
Median list price
$253,999
Median price per sqft
$184
1-year sale-price change
+2.3%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
109
For-sale inventory
94
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
Active listings
97
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
28

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,411/mo
1-year rent change
+1.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,076/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,238/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,348/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,088/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Alamance-Burlington Schools, Clover Garden
Schools include
Pleasant Grove Elementary, Broadview Middle, Eastlawn Elementary, Hugh M Cummings High, R Homer Andrews Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, winter weather, hail, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
37
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,956
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,718

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (26 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Gary Fox Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Danville Regional Airport (DAN) (27 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
19
Hospitals include
HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM, DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, DURHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+962 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
42.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,158
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
69.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
59,791
Average weekly wage
$1,030
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,027

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 27217State medianUS median
Typical home value$223,996$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$269,500$330,000$325,000
Median days on market31 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,411/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,158$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 27217?
$223,996.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 27217?
$269,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 27217?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 27217?
Typical rent: $1,411/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 27217?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, winter weather, hail, hurricane.
Is ZIP 27217 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 27217. 37 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 27217?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 27217?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 27217?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 27217?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 27217 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 27217?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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