Blended score for ZIP 27217's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Very car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

4.0 / 20 -- Least walkable

Google Places amenity density

0 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Eastlawn Elementary

2.78 mi away · Grades -1-5

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

1.9

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: F (2025)

Enrollment: 567
Student:teacher ratio: 14.2:1
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools

Middle

Broadview Middle

3.9 mi away · Grades 6-8

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

1.6

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: F (2025)

Enrollment: 833
Student:teacher ratio: 16.0:1
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools

High

Hugh M Cummings High

3.84 mi away · Grades 9-12

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

2.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 931
Student:teacher ratio: 15.5:1
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools

Commute from Burlington

Real drive time from Burlington's center to Downtown Raleigh.

54 min

typical drive time

50.1 mi

distance

50 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Burlington, from Burlington Alamance Regional Airport.

68°F

Mostly Clear

Cities near 27217

Burlington · all of Burlington Mebane · 3.8 mi Graham · 4.1 mi Hillsborough · 13 mi Gibsonville · 14.1 mi Whitsett · 15.3 mi Chapel Hill · 17.3 mi

ZIP codes near 27217

27244 (Elon) · 4.7 mi 27258 (Haw River) · 7.7 mi 27253 (Graham) · 7.9 mi 27302 (Mebane) · 9.1 mi 27377 (Whitsett) · 10.8 mi 27243 (Efland) · 12.2 mi 27301 (McLeansville) · 14.4 mi 27401 (Greensboro) · 15.2 mi

ZIP 27217 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 27217 right now?+

There are currently 263 active listings in ZIP 27217, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 27217?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 27217 is $253,999. Homes are spending an average of 107 days on market.

Is ZIP 27217's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 27217 have risen 6.2% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 27217?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 27217 are Not in a Subdivision, None, Kernodle Landing.

What schools serve ZIP 27217?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 27217's center are Eastlawn Elementary, Broadview Middle, Hugh M Cummings High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 27217 walkable?+

ZIP 27217's center has a walkability score of 12 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from ZIP 27217?+

The typical drive from Burlington's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 54 minutes (50.1 miles).

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