Mebane, North Carolina

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Southeast Burlington, NC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

66.8

D

out of 100

Overview

Mebane is a North Carolina city with a population of approximately 20,212, part of the Burlington, NC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $355,091. Median household income is $78,419.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 20,212 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $355,091 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $78,419 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 31.4 minutes
  • Part of the Burlington, NC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

20,212

Source: Census ACS

$355,091

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$78,419

Source: Census ACS

31.4 min

Source: Census ACS

101 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Alamance County (county-level results)

45%
54%
Democrat 40,624
Republican 47,937
Leans R+8.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

5 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 57.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)

Income vs Housing 60.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)

Commute Time 38.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)

Purchasing Power 51/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)

WhereAtHome Score 66.8

Location

Mebane, NC (36.0979, -79.2719)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.