Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 174,286 ↑ 1.7% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $64,445 14% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $221,200 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
| Median Age | 38.7 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 9.3% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 178 transactions |
| Active Listings | 98 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 146 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (May 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $24,099 |
| Recent Sales | 138 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 143 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 12.89 acres |
| Active Listings | 65 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 1.13 | $95,000 | $84,071 | 0 W Lake Trl #7 | Mebane |
| Mar 2026New | 1.99 | $45,000 | $22,613 | 5303 Bass Mountain Rd | Snow Camp |
| Mar 2026New | 71.76 | $129,500 | $1,805 | 3672 Shepherd Rd | Elon |
| Mar 2026New | 7.06 | $63,000 | $8,924 | Shepherd Rd | Elon |
| Feb 2026 | 8.05 | $61,500 | $7,640 | Boulder Rd | Snow Camp |
| Feb 2026 | 1.35 | $32,000 | $23,704 | 2181 Hawk Crest Ln Lot 51 | Graham |
| Feb 2026 | 8.05 | $61,500 | $7,640 | 0 Boulder Rd | Snow Camp |
| Feb 2026 | 1.96 | $33,000 | $16,837 | 2168 Hawk Crest Ln Lot 48 | Graham |
| Feb 2026 | 4.85 | $110,000 | $22,680 | 4921 Mineral Springs Rd #17 | Graham |
| Feb 2026 | 7.31 | $45,000 | $6,156 | 2 N State Highway 119 | Burlington |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 26.23 | $405,168 | $15,447 | 3609 S State Highway 54 | Graham |
| Feb 2026 | 2.07 | $156,000 | $75,362 | 6248 Mount Hermon Rock Creek Rd | Snow Camp |
| Feb 2026 | 17.00 | $120,000 | $7,059 | Stone Rd | Graham |
| Feb 2026 | 9.05 | $102,000 | $11,271 | 4706-H S State Highway 87 Hwy #2 | Graham |
| Feb 2026 | 9.05 | $102,000 | $11,271 | 4706 S State Highway 87 | Graham |
| Feb 2026 | 9.05 | $102,000 | $11,271 | 4706 H S Nc | Graham |
| Feb 2026 | 2.00 | $35,000 | $17,500 | Dudley St | Burlington |
| Feb 2026 | 1.57 | $100,000 | $63,694 | 0 Wilton Dr | Graham |
| Feb 2026 | 2.85 | $30,000 | $10,526 | S State Highway 87 | Graham |
| Feb 2026 | 1.48 | $72,000 | $48,649 | 0 Rockwood Ave Lot 1-2-3 | Burlington |
| Feb 2026 | 4.64 | $200,000 | $43,103 | 5264 Lois Ln Lot 1 | Graham |
| Feb 2026 | 1.15 | $26,000 | $22,609 | 1449 Knollwood Dr #7 | Burlington |
| Jan 2026 | 12.84 | $1,250,000 | $97,352 | 0 Old Hillsborough Rd | Mebane |
| Jan 2026 | 8.13 | $285,000 | $35,055 | Peartree Dr | Mebane |
| Jan 2026 | 24.92 | $779,000 | $31,259 | Burch Bridge Rd | Burlington |
| Jan 2026 | 2.07 | $20,000 | $9,657 | 1706 Birchwood Dr | Burlington |
| Jan 2026 | 4.70 | $350,000 | $74,468 | Jeffreys St | Graham |
| Jan 2026 | 3.91 | $45,000 | $11,509 | 0 Altamahaw Union Ridge Rd Lot 2 | Burlington |
| Jan 2026 | 1.35 | $70,000 | $51,852 | Millbrook Dr | Haw River |
| Jan 2026 | 1.39 | $70,000 | $50,360 | 0 Millbrook Dr Lot 87 | Haw River |
| Jan 2026 | 10.20 | $140,000 | $13,725 | 9650 Twisted Oak Trl #3 | Snow Camp |
| Jan 2026 | 1.47 | $46,000 | $31,293 | Willie Pace Rd | Burlington |
| Jan 2026 | 1.00 | $46,000 | $46,000 | 0 Willie Pace Rd #2 | Burlington |
| Jan 2026 | 1.01 | $105,000 | $103,962 | 396 W Lake Trl | Mebane |
| Jan 2026 | 1.01 | $105,000 | $103,960 | 0 Forest Lake Ct Lot 50 | Mebane |
| Jan 2026 | 7.58 | $600,000 | $79,156 | S 5th St | Mebane |
| Jan 2026 | 7.58 | $600,000 | $79,156 | 0 S 5th St Lot 35 | Mebane |
| Jan 2026 | 15.64 | $500,000 | $31,969 | Charlie Ingle Ln | Burlington |
| Dec 2025 | 1.10 | $36,000 | $32,727 | 6530 Treetop Ct Lot 23 | Snow Camp |
| Dec 2025 | 23.43 | $34,000 | $1,451 | 10365 S State Highway 49 | Liberty |
| Dec 2025 | 18.86 | $600,000 | $31,813 | 6067 W River St Lot 4 | Graham |
| Dec 2025 | 19.65 | $70,000 | $3,562 | 2926 Boy Wood Rd | Graham |
| Dec 2025 | 13.25 | $6,000 | $453 | Dixon Ln | Green Level |
| Dec 2025 | 1.66 | $84,000 | $50,603 | 2007 Miles Chapel Rd | Mebane |
| Dec 2025 | 2.49 | $15,000 | $6,014 | 2764 Culberson Ln | Haw River |
| Dec 2025 | 20.00 | $212,000 | $10,600 | Wagoner Ln | Haw River |
| Dec 2025 | 16.28 | $211,679 | $13,000 | 0 Wagoner Ln | Graham |
| Dec 2025 | 5.15 | $90,000 | $17,476 | 3660 S Jim Minor Rd | Haw River |
| Dec 2025 | 2.50 | $220,000 | $88,000 | 0 Longpine Rd | Burlington |
| Dec 2025 | 9.02 | $1,000 | $111 | Mandale Rd | Graham |
| Dec 2025 | 1.51 | $42,000 | $27,815 | New Jersey Ave | Burlington |
| Dec 2025 | 1.51 | $42,000 | $27,815 | 0 New Jersey Ave | Burlington |
| Nov 2025 | 3.16 | $50,000 | $15,823 | 5080 Indian Camp Rd | Burlington |
| Nov 2025 | 3.16 | $50,000 | $15,823 | 5080 Indian Camp Rd Lot 4 | Burlington |
| Nov 2025 | 2.60 | $140,000 | $53,846 | 1523 Maple Ave | Burlington |
| Nov 2025 | 34.14 | $445,000 | $13,035 | 3088 Barnett Rd | Burlington |
| Nov 2025 | 1.84 | $358,000 | $194,566 | Pleasant Grove Union School Rd | Burlington |
| Nov 2025 | 29.35 | $399,000 | $13,595 | 0 Bethel South Fork Rd Lot 5 | Snow Camp |
| Nov 2025 | 61.41 | $620,000 | $10,096 | 889 Louis Graham Rd | Burlington |
| Nov 2025 | 1.66 | $74,000 | $44,578 | 2007 Miles Chapel Rd Lot 1 | Mebane |
| Nov 2025 | 2.74 | $82,500 | $30,109 | 8564 Crutchfield Rd Lot 1 | Snow Camp |
| Oct 2025 | 2.90 | $90,000 | $31,034 | 4291 Jacks Creek Trl #17 | Burlington |
| Oct 2025 | 138.90 | $650,000 | $4,680 | N State Highway 62 | Burlington |
| Oct 2025 | 140.00 | $650,000 | $4,643 | 00 Nc Hwy 62 | Burlington |
| Oct 2025 | 37.10 | $60,000 | $1,617 | 4630 Greenhill Rd | Snow Camp |
| Oct 2025 | 7.83 | $165,000 | $21,059 | 2422 N State Highway 62 | Burlington |
| Oct 2025 | 1.18 | $315,000 | $266,953 | 2496 Moss Creek Loop | Elon |
| Oct 2025 | 10.10 | $300,000 | $29,703 | 5059 Mount Vernon Church Rd | Burlington |
| Oct 2025 | 1.02 | $59,000 | $57,843 | 2806 Creek Point Rd #31 | Graham |
| Oct 2025 | 1.44 | $65,000 | $45,139 | 6550 Beale Rd Lot 12 | Snow Camp |
| Oct 2025 | 33.86 | $451,000 | $13,320 | Snow Camp Rd | Snow Camp |
| Oct 2025 | 33.86 | $451,000 | $13,320 | 9502 Snow Camp Rd | Snow Camp |
| Oct 2025 | 4.85 | $50,000 | $10,309 | Preacher Holmes Rd | Graham |
| Oct 2025 | 3.01 | $757,500 | $251,662 | 3180 Jones Dr | Mebane |
| Oct 2025 | 10.10 | $300,000 | $29,703 | 5059 Mount Vernon Church Rd #3 | Burlington |
| Oct 2025 | 1.02 | $59,000 | $57,843 | 2806 Creek Point Rd | Graham |
| Oct 2025 | 3.52 | $15,500 | $4,403 | Cedar Cliff Rd | Graham |
| Oct 2025 | 3.87 | $65,000 | $16,783 | Landi Ln | Mebane |
| Oct 2025 | 3.68 | $65,000 | $17,663 | 0 Landi Ln | Mebane |
| Oct 2025 | 1.21 | $185,000 | $152,894 | 417 W Lake Trl | Mebane |
| Oct 2025 | 45.00 | $550,000 | $12,222 | 3607 N State Highway 119 #3-lot 11-16 | Mebane |
| Sep 2025 | 1.17 | $5,000 | $4,274 | Firethorn Trl | Burlington |
| Sep 2025 | 3.18 | $94,000 | $29,560 | 5495 Byrd Rd | Burlington |
| Sep 2025 | 3.18 | $94,000 | $29,560 | 5495 Byrd Rd #1 | Burlington |
| Sep 2025 | 10.68 | $110,000 | $10,300 | Bass Mountain Rd | Graham |
| Sep 2025 | 6.98 | $25,000 | $3,582 | Mount Olive Church Rd | Graham |
| Sep 2025 | 1.19 | $72,000 | $60,504 | 0 Cheeks Ln Lot 2 | Graham |
| Sep 2025 | 3.00 | $50,000 | $16,667 | 5117 George Miles Rd | Burlington |
| Sep 2025 | 1.89 | $98,000 | $51,879 | 1402 Us Highway 70 | Mebane |
| Sep 2025 | 1.89 | $98,000 | $51,852 | 1402 E Main St | Mebane |
| Sep 2025 | 2.05 | $60,000 | $29,297 | 6427 Lindley Mill Rd | Graham |
| Sep 2025 | 12.03 | $281,000 | $23,364 | 5314 Snow Camp Rd | Graham |
| Sep 2025 | 11.66 | $281,000 | $24,099 | 0 Snow Camp Rd | Graham |
| Sep 2025 | 3.72 | $175,000 | $47,043 | Bason Rd | Mebane |
| Sep 2025 | 23.60 | $690,000 | $29,237 | N State Highway 49 | Mebane |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $75,000 | $15,000 | Bass Mountain Rd | Graham |
| Aug 2025 | 1.64 | $55,000 | $33,537 | 2645 Cedar Top Ct | Snow Camp |
| Aug 2025 | 3.11 | $75,000 | $24,116 | 5420 Bass Mountain Rd #1 | Snow Camp |
| Aug 2025 | 1.60 | $55,000 | $34,375 | 2645 Cedar Top Ct #171 | Snow Camp |
| Aug 2025 | 16.10 | $130,000 | $8,075 | 2855 Johnson Ln | Burlington |
| Aug 2025 | 16.10 | $130,000 | $8,075 | 2855 Johnson Ln #1 | Burlington |
| Aug 2025 | 1.04 | $90,000 | $86,539 | 1922 Long Dairy Rd | Graham |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $4,500 | $4,500 | George Miles Rd | Burlington |
| Aug 2025 | 1.68 | $200,000 | $119,049 | 2591 Brucewood Rd | Graham |
| Jul 2025 | 16.18 | $85,000 | $5,253 | 3457 Old Hillsborough Rd | Mebane |
| Jul 2025 | 1.38 | $85,000 | $61,595 | 901 Gibson Rd | Mebane |
| Jul 2025 | 1.57 | $364,500 | $232,166 | Williams Ln | Graham |
| Jul 2025 | 1.07 | $85,000 | $79,515 | Stone St | Mebane |
| Jul 2025 | 1.07 | $65,000 | $60,748 | 5760 S State Highway 49 #2 | Burlington |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $75,000 | $75,000 | 2061 McCray Rd | Burlington |
| Jul 2025 | 1.04 | $425,000 | $408,654 | LOT 2 S State Highway 119 Hwy | Mebane |
| Jul 2025 | 3.50 | $975,000 | $278,571 | 1913 S State Highway 119 Hwy #1 | Mebane |
| Jul 2025 | 1.04 | $425,000 | $408,654 | LOT 2 S North Highway Rd #119 | Mebane |
| Jul 2025 | 7.99 | $94,500 | $11,827 | Kimesville Rd | Burlington |
| Jul 2025 | 3.85 | $46,000 | $11,948 | Kimesville Rd | Burlington |
| Jul 2025 | 127.01 | $400,000 | $3,149 | 3240 Burgess Dr | Mebane |
| Jul 2025 | 100.64 | $975,000 | $9,688 | 0 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Church Rd | Graham |
| Jul 2025 | 12.26 | $83,000 | $6,770 | 1 North St | Mebane |
| Jul 2025 | 24.44 | $700,000 | $28,642 | 0 Bason Rd | Mebane |
| Jul 2025 | 24.44 | $700,000 | $28,642 | 0 Bason Rd #1 | Mebane |
| Jul 2025 | 20.00 | $260,500 | $13,025 | 4837 Bass Mountain Rd Lot 2 | Snow Camp |
| Jul 2025 | 32.17 | $175,000 | $5,440 | Union Ridge Rd | Burlington |
| Jul 2025 | 11.99 | $77,000 | $6,422 | 1470 McCray Rd | Burlington |
| Jul 2025 | 2.56 | $77,000 | $30,078 | 1420 McCray Rd #1 | Burlington |
| Jun 2025 | 2.13 | $125,000 | $58,686 | Quail Run | Burlington |
| Jun 2025 | 50.50 | $4,038,000 | $79,960 | 744 N Williamson Ave | Elon |
| Jun 2025 | 2.13 | $125,000 | $58,685 | 3923 Quail Run Ln | Burlington |
| Jun 2025 | 39.53 | $395,000 | $9,992 | 0 Phillips Chapel Rd | Haw River |
| Jun 2025 | 1.32 | $35,000 | $26,515 | 2520 Elvira Trl Lot 5 | Burlington |
| Jun 2025 | 4.59 | $7,000 | $1,524 | Mrs Fuller Rd | Mebane |
| Jun 2025 | 1.13 | $75,000 | $66,372 | 701 N 1st St #102&103 | Mebane |
| Jun 2025 | 10.22 | $140,000 | $13,699 | 4853 Bass Mountain Rd | Snow Camp |
| Jun 2025 | 25.12 | $918,000 | $36,547 | Hanford Rd | Graham |
| Jun 2025 | 12.53 | $66,000 | $5,267 | S State Highway 87 | Graham |
| Jun 2025 | 12.53 | $65,580 | $5,234 | 0 S State Highway 87 Hwy #3 | Graham |
| May 2025 | 3.20 | $128,000 | $40,000 | 2130 Anthony Rd | Burlington |
| May 2025 | 13.60 | $225,000 | $16,544 | 7554 N State Highway 62 | Burlington |
| May 2025 | 6.21 | $70,394 | $11,336 | 0 N State Highway 62 Hwy #11-2-45 | Burlington |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $44,000 |
| Recent Sales | 40 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 95 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.49 acres |
| Active Listings | 33 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.21 | $50,500 | 211 Gilmer St Lot 211 | Burlington |
| Mar 2026New | 0.16 | $235,000 | Grace Ave | Burlington |
| Feb 2026 | 0.21 | $230,000 | 1108 Cleveland Ave | Burlington |
| Feb 2026 | 0.99 | $18,000 | 1515 Crawford Rd Lot 6 | Graham |
| Feb 2026 | 0.16 | $12,000 | 234 Howard St | Burlington |
| Feb 2026 | 0.66 | $550,000 | 2675 Millbrook Ct | Haw River |
| Feb 2026 | 0.45 | $64,000 | 0 Brookstone Dr #22 | Burlington |
| Feb 2026 | 0.55 | $10,000 | 6124 Wild Horse Canyon Rd | Snow Camp |
| Feb 2026 | 0.55 | $10,000 | 6124 Wild Horse Canyon Rd Lot 1 | Snow Camp |
| Feb 2026 | 0.45 | $310,000 | Springdale Dr | Burlington |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.15 | $4,000 | 0 Wade St | Graham |
| Feb 2026 | 0.45 | $55,000 | LOT 54 Forest Dr Lot 54 | Graham |
| Jan 2026 | 0.84 | $44,000 | 904 Boone Rd Lot 2 | Burlington |
| Jan 2026 | 0.46 | $40,000 | 2366 Timber Trl | Burlington |
| Jan 2026 | 0.19 | $21,000 | 118 N Ireland St | Burlington |
| Jan 2026 | 0.84 | $44,000 | 904 Boone Rd | Burlington |
| Dec 2025 | 0.29 | $49,000 | 1509 Vaughn Rd #3 | Burlington |
| Dec 2025 | 0.42 | $22,900 | L1 Dandora Rd | Burlington |
| Dec 2025 | 0.32 | $3,600 | 133 James Walker Rd | Mebane |
| Nov 2025 | 0.68 | $250,000 | 1147 S Church St Lot 15 | Burlington |
| Nov 2025 | 0.95 | $27,000 | 1 Meriwether Ln Lot 1 | Haw River |
| Nov 2025 | 0.98 | $58,500 | 2630 Mableton Dr Lot 6 | Burlington |
| Nov 2025 | 0.69 | $58,500 | 2524 Mableton Dr Lot 2 | Burlington |
| Nov 2025 | 0.69 | $58,500 | 2622 Mableton Dr Lot 5 | Burlington |
| Nov 2025 | 0.73 | $58,500 | 2504 Mableton Dr Lot 1 | Burlington |
| Oct 2025 | 0.39 | $35,000 | 300 Giles St | Mebane |
| Oct 2025 | 0.29 | $31,000 | 808 S Broad St | Burlington |
| Oct 2025 | 0.99 | $45,000 | 845 Grey Fox Trl Lot 1 | Graham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.28 | $39,000 | 0 Crater St #2 | Burlington |
| Oct 2025 | 0.28 | $39,000 | 0 Crater St | Burlington |
| Oct 2025 | 0.56 | $310,000 | 642 Spanish Oak Rd | Elon |
| Oct 2025 | 0.16 | $25,000 | 0 Grace Ave Lot 7/8 | Burlington |
| Oct 2025 | 0.21 | $38,000 | 1108 Cleveland Ave Lot 147 | Burlington |
| Oct 2025 | 0.25 | $20,000 | 710 Avon Ave | Burlington |
| Oct 2025 | 0.40 | $60,000 | 0 Smith Dr Lot 1-5 | Mebane |
| Oct 2025 | 0.25 | $86,500 | 412 New St | Burlington |
| Sep 2025 | 0.50 | $57,500 | Broadway Dr | Graham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.87 | $150,000 | 2204 Burch Bridge Rd Lot 72 | Burlington |
| Sep 2025 | 0.26 | $18,000 | Long Ave | Graham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.66 | $25,000 | 2654 Burch Bridge Rd | Burlington |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 174,286 |
| Population (2020) | 171,415 |
| Population Growth | 1.67% |
| Median Household Income | $64,445 |
| Median Home Value | $221,200 |
| Total Housing Units | 75,456 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7,015 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 9.3% |
| Median Age | 38.7 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22,130 (12.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.4% |
Market Overview
Alamance County, North Carolina has a population of 174,286, which has grown 1.67% since 2020. The median household income is $64,445, below the national median of $74,580 by 13.6%. With a median home value of $221,200 and an unemployment rate of 3.4%, the local economy is moderate. The housing vacancy rate of 9.3% suggests balanced market conditions. The county's location in North Carolina makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $23,902 per acre, with properties averaging 12.90 acres. There are currently 98 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Alamance County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Alamance County has a population of 174,286. The county has grown 1.67% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Alamance County?
The median household income in Alamance County is $64,445, which is 13.6% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Alamance County growing or shrinking?
Alamance County is growing. The population has increased 1.67% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Alamance County?
The median home value in Alamance County is $221,200. The housing vacancy rate is 9.3%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, indicating a moderate local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $23,902 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $45,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Alamance County, North Carolina?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.