At a Glance
Median Income
$88,438
$39,483 per capita
Home Value
$404,700
Zillow: $251,857
Median Rent
$1,163/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
682/100K
3,998/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.1%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Alamance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alamance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alamance a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alamance residents earn a median household income of $88,438 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,483. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,409 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alamance is $404,700 , 44% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,857. Median rent is $1,163/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Alamance reports 682 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,998/100K.
Education
38.5% of adults in Alamance hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alamance has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,358
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,698/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,438
Per Capita$39,483
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$9,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A
Home Value$404,700
Rent$1,163
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$251,857
Housing Units418
Rent Burden22.7%
Crime
F
Violent682/100K
Property3,998/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain43.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation606 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Alamance was founded in 1837.
The median home in Alamance was built in 2002.
21.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 198 Mbps.
There are 370 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
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