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Life in Mebane
The median home value sits around $338,900 with a median household income of $83,174, which means housing is reasonably priced compared to what you'd pay in nearby Durham or Chapel Hill, yet you're positioned close enough to both regions to access their job markets if needed. The town itself straddles the Research Triangle and Piedmont Triad, so you get flexibility: commutes average about 30 minutes, and you're within 20 miles of Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, and Elon University, which brings both economic stability and a steady flow of educated professionals into the community. The weather is typical Piedmont: hot, humid summers with occasional rain, mild winters, which means year-round outdoor access but also means you'll want good air conditioning.
Mebane at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Foreign-Born
10.1%
Broadband Internet
91.3%
of households
Population Growth
+23.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.1% foreign-born, most often from Kenya
Who lives in Mebane: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mebane, the largest foreign-born group is from Kenya (9.7%), and 7.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.5%
of residents
65 and Older
15.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.4%
of households
Married Couples
50.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for NC
Rent, home values, and income in Mebane
In Mebane, home values are 17% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,547
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $347,695 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NC
Unemployment in Mebane
Unemployment in Alamance County, which includes Mebane, is close to the NC average.
Unemployment rate
Mebane: Alamance County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Alamance County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Mebane Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.9 min avg
How Mebane residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mebane, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 31 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Medium hub7.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 112 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 13% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mebane runs 13% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
370.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,609.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mebane Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
77.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Alamance County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Alamance County, which includes Mebane, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $123,000 |
| 2024 | 7 | Flash Flood | $57,000 |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $85,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $830,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $635,000 |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2019 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Alamance County, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Caswell County, NC (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 22 miles from Mebane) is typically good — 233 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
233
per year
Moderate Days
12
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Caswell County, NC (22 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 31°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mebane has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 31°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/31°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.2"
Annual Snowfall
1.8"
Hot Days/Year
54
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
80
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 29°F | 3.33" |
| Feb | 54°F | 31°F | 2.99" |
| Mar | 62°F | 39°F | 4.14" |
| Apr | 72°F | 46°F | 4.06" |
| May | 80°F | 56°F | 3.77" |
| Jun | 87°F | 64°F | 4.82" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.32" |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.39" |
| Sep | 82°F | 61°F | 4.88" |
| Oct | 72°F | 49°F | 3.47" |
| Nov | 61°F | 37°F | 3.40" |
| Dec | 53°F | 32°F | 3.64" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mebane
Uninsured
6.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mebane's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.9 mi away · Burlington
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mebane
Mebane's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 40.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mebane (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,452 students · in-state tuition $48,723 · 83% graduate · median earnings $82,524 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 32 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mebane
Mebane has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
32 mi awayBooker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
76 mi awayAppomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mebane
Mebane Public Library
101 S First St, Mebane
Cities Near Mebane
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Mebane?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Mebane FAQ
Is Mebane, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Mebane's median rent is $1,283/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $83,174/year. Median home value is $338,900.
Is Mebane, North Carolina safe?⌄
Mebane's violent crime rate was 371 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2609 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mebane, North Carolina?⌄
Alamance County, which includes Mebane, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mebane, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Mebane is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,283/month and median household income is $83,174/year. The median home value is $338,900. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mebane, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Mebane is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from