At a Glance
Median Income
$65,514
$25,008 per capita
Home Value
$207,400
Zillow: $287,564
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
198/100K
1,417/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
16.3% smoking rate
How Burgaw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burgaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burgaw a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burgaw residents earn a median household income of $65,514 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,008. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,964 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burgaw is $207,400 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,564. Median rent is $1,020/month, with 28.3% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Burgaw reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,417/100K.
Education
19.8% of adults in Burgaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burgaw has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,249
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density685/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$65,514
Per Capita$25,008
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$2,516M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,400
Rent$1,020
Ownership66.9%
Zillow$287,564
Housing Units1,234
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent198/100K
Property1,417/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,267/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain56.6 in/yr
Elevation41 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Burgaw was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.