At a Glance
Median Income
$84,312
$40,035 per capita
Home Value
$295,600
Zillow: $350,201
Median Rent
$1,171/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
278/100K
4,265/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.7%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Mebane Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mebane's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mebane a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mebane residents earn a median household income of $84,312 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,035. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% 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 Mebane is $295,600 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,201. Median rent is $1,171/month, with 29.2% 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
Mebane reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,265/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.7% of adults in Mebane hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mebane has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population18,899
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density1,545/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,312
Per Capita$40,035
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$9,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A+
Home Value$295,600
Rent$1,171
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$350,201
Housing Units7,846
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent278/100K
Property4,265/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault191/100K
Burglary327/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation651 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.7%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed198 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Mebane was founded in 1881.
The median home in Mebane was built in 2002.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% 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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