Burlington, NC vs Freeport, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Burlington
68.8
#1278 nationally
Freeport
66.6
#1520 nationally
Freeport leads in crime level (9.4 vs 26.1). Freeport leads in median household income ($109,390 vs $52,963). Freeport leads in walk score (62 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Freeport, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 66.6 (#1520) |
| Population | 60,032 | 43,756 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $679,470 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $109,390 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | 9.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | R+4.2 |
D+
68.8 Score
Burlington, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$257,731
Population
60,032
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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D
66.6 Score
Freeport, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$679,470
Population
43,756
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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