Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Burlington

Affordability

Burlington has a median household income of $56,880 and a median gross rent of $1,051 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). With 46% of residents renting their homes, there is meaningful demand for affordable housing options in the city.

Lease Lantern tracks 19 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Burlington, totaling 964 units across the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Burlington Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 964 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Burlington

According to Walk Score, the areas around Burlington's assisted properties average a Walk Score of 54 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 49. No Transit Score is available for this area.

• Walk Score: 54 - Somewhat Walkable
• Bike Score: 49

Scores reflect the walkability and bikeability of the areas surrounding assisted properties in Burlington, NC, and may vary by specific location. Most errands and trips will likely require a car.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 15 public schools across 2 districts serve Burlington, including 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Renting in Burlington, NC

The median household income in Burlington is $56,880 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median gross rent is $1,051 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Burlington can significantly reduce housing costs for eligible renters. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically tied to a percentage of local income limits rather than the open market rate.

• Median household income: $56,880/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,051/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 46% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable housing inventory: 19 properties with 964 total units tracked on Lease Lantern

Environmental Exposure

Flood risk is low across Burlington's assisted housing stock. All 19 properties were mapped for flood exposure, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone.