Blended score for Burlington'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

5.2 / 20 -- Least walkable

Google Places amenity density

10 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks0

Schools1

Transit stops0

Pharmacies1

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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary

Audrey W. Garrett Elementary

1.85 mi away · Grades -1-5

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

3.3

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

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 547
Student:teacher ratio: 13.7:1
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools

Middle

Hawfields Middle

1.84 mi away · Grades 6-8

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

3.7

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

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 690
Student:teacher ratio: 15.7:1
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools

High

ABSS Early College at ACC

3.76 mi away · Grades 9-13

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

3.8

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

State rating: A (2025)

Enrollment: 216
Student:teacher ratio: 27.0:1
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools

Commute

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

44 min

typical drive time

36.2 mi

distance

45 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Burlington, from Burlington Alamance Regional Airport.

66°F

Mostly Cloudy

Cities near Burlington

Mebane · 3.7 mi Hillsborough · 12.6 mi Chapel Hill · 16.4 mi Pittsboro · 20.1 mi Durham · 24.1 mi Morrisville · 28.3 mi

Burlington real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Burlington right now?+

There are currently 521 active listings in Burlington, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Burlington?+

The median list price for active listings in Burlington is $275,000. Homes are spending an average of 126 days on market.

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

Median closed-sale prices in Burlington have risen 1.8% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Burlington?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Burlington are Not in a Subdivision, None, The Townes at Weybridge.

What schools serve Burlington?+

The closest public schools to Burlington's center are Audrey W. Garrett Elementary, Hawfields Middle, ABSS Early College at ACC. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Burlington walkable?+

Burlington's center has a walkability score of 20 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Burlington?+

The typical drive from Burlington's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 44 minutes (36.2 miles).

Listing data provided by Triad MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 1 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.