Alamance County

NC · Pop. 37,287 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Alamance County is a rural county in NC with a population of approximately 37,287.

$/Acre: $1,557

Property Tax: 0.84%

Growing Season: 205 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 22.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%

Local Sales Tax1.32%

Combined Sales Tax6.07%

Cost of Living Index99

Median Household Income$93,313

Poverty Rate17.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,557

Median Home Price$165K

Acres for Sale1552

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season205 days

Annual Rainfall54.6 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low37°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,084 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)266 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K711

Property Crime /100K689

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyStrong