Burlington, NC vs Concord, NC
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
Concord
70.7
#1070 nationally
Concord leads in crime level (4.4 vs 26.1). Burlington leads in walk score (33 vs 18). Concord leads in median household income ($83,480 vs $52,963).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Concord, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 70.7 (#1070) |
| Population | 60,032 | 110,119 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $384,654 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $83,480 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | R+7.7 |
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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C-
70.7 Score
Concord, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$384,654
Population
110,119
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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