Housing by town in Alamance County, North Carolina
Alamance County, North Carolina has 12 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,064 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $813 in 2015–2019 (+30.9%; Up after inflation).
Elon has the highest median gross rent ($2,080) and Glen Raven the lowest ($743).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,064 (±$25)
- Households that rent
- 35.0%
- Median household income
- $65,651
- Places
- 12
Cities, towns and townships in Alamance County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamance | $1,156 | 21.7% | $99,375 | $407,300 | $2,540 |
| Burlington | $1,051 | 46.2% | $56,880 | $199,200 | $1,489 |
| Elon | $2,080 | 29.9% | $84,773 | $366,300 | $2,646 |
| Glen Raven | $743 | 33.8% | $63,173 | $224,000 | $1,180 |
| Graham | $1,071 | 46.8% | $56,239 | $233,800 | $1,570 |
| Green Level | $891 | 32.9% | $55,823 | $168,400 | $1,317 |
| Haw River | $1,258 | 29.2% | $61,058 | $162,400 | $1,277 |
| Mebane | $1,283 | 39.5% | $83,174 | $338,900 | $2,547 |
| Ossipee | $1,094 | 19.9% | $70,417 | $125,700 | $981 |
| Saxapahaw | $753 | 18.8% | $59,000 | $194,000 | $1,008 |
| Swepsonville | $1,191 | 12.1% | $100,559 | $311,200 | $1,545 |
| Woodlawn | $841 | 19.9% | $72,734 | $327,600 | $1,632 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,650 | $31,050 | $49,650 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $35,450 | $56,750 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,900 | $63,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,300 | $70,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,850 | $76,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $51,400 | $82,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $54,950 | $87,950 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $58,500 | $93,600 |
How the places in Alamance County rank across North Carolina
- North Carolina places ranked by median rent
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Crime reported to police in Alamance County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 833 | 441 | 4,149 | 2,194 | 189,103 | 7 of 7 |
| 2024 | 909 | 465 | 3,628 | 1,854 | 195,676 | 7 of 7 |
| 2025 | 701 | 352 | 3,180 | 1,599 | 198,890 | 7 of 7 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Alamance County recorded 701 violent and 3,180 property crimes, 352 and 1,599 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Alamance County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamance County Sheriff's Office | 71,631 | 138 | 472 |
| Burlington Police Department | 62,361 | 400 | 1,662 |
| Mebane Police Department | 21,308 | 79 | 556 |
| Graham Police Department | 19,892 | 58 | 292 |
| Elon Police Department | 11,372 | 6 | 60 |
| Gibsonville Police Department | 9,900 | 16 | 82 |
| Haw River Police Department | 2,426 | 4 | 56 |
ZIP codes in Alamance County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27215 | 47,102 | $1,161 | $259,900 | $68,825 | 40.3% |
| 27217 | 41,406 | $915 | $173,200 | $51,950 | 39.8% |
| 27302 | 35,418 | $1,199 | $312,400 | $79,819 | 30.6% |
| 27253 | 33,114 | $1,041 | $235,800 | $62,774 | 33.5% |
| 27244 | 16,329 | $972 | $278,000 | $75,323 | 19.2% |
| 27349 | 7,061 | $880 | $229,700 | $68,807 | 15.0% |
| 27258 | 6,391 | $896 | $225,400 | $78,079 | 18.4% |
| 27201 | 139 | — | $170,600 | $55,250 | 33.9% |
| 27202 | 135 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 27340 | 48 | — | — | — | 69.4% |
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Questions about Alamance County
What is the crime rate in Alamance County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Alamance County recorded 352 violent and 1,599 property crimes per 100,000 residents (701 violent and 3,180 property crimes in all).
Which place in Alamance County has the highest rent?
Elon has the highest median gross rent, $2,080 (±$606) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Alamance County has the lowest rent?
Glen Raven has the lowest median gross rent, $743 (±$238) a month.
What is the median rent in Alamance County, North Carolina?
The median gross rent in Alamance County is $1,064 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alamance County, North Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alamance County, North Carolina
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Burlington, NC MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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