Greensboro metro, NC relocation guide
Moving to Burlington, NC
$314,950Median listing price
AlamanceArea
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About Burlington
Burlington is the largest city in Alamance County, about 20 miles straight-line east of downtown Greensboro along the I-40/I-85 corridor (2020 census population: 57,561, per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Only a small portion extends into Guilford County. It is an industrial and commercial hub — Labcorp's headquarters, Honda Aero, and Glen Raven are based here — with Amtrak's Carolinian and Piedmont trains stopping downtown and Link Transit providing local bus service.
Home prices in Burlington
The median listing price in Burlington is $314,950.
Top places in Burlington
- Burlington Outlet Village and Alamance Crossing
- Downtown Burlington
- Zack's Hotdogs
- Biscuitville's home turf
- Burlington City Park
Commuting from Burlington
- Approximately 19.8 miles straight-line from downtown Greensboro (RoadOnMap); typical drive is about 30 minutes via I-40/I-85 in normal traffic. Amtrak's Carolinian/Piedmont also connects downtown Burlington to Greensboro. To High Point: roughly 35–40 minutes via I-40/I-85. Drive-time estimates are approximations — confirm against live navigation.
Burlington FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Burlington, NC?
The median listing price in Burlington is $314,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Burlington, NC?
Approximately 19.8 miles straight-line from downtown Greensboro (RoadOnMap); typical drive is about 30 minutes via I-40/I-85 in normal traffic. Amtrak's Carolinian/Piedmont also connects downtown Burlington to Greensboro. To High Point: roughly 35–40 minutes via I-40/I-85. Drive-time estimates are approximations — confirm against live navigation.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.