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Alamance County

Commuters splitting time between the Triad and the Triangle

Median sold
$325,000
Average sold
$352,333
Days on market
31
Population
175k
Avg commute
25 min

Triad MLS closed sales, last 90 days, as of Oct 9, 2026. Average is pulled up by a few high-end sales; median is the middle sale. 398 closed sales in Alamance.

Alamance County on the map

City limits, towns and roads across Alamance. Click the map to enable scroll zoom.

Overview

Alamance sits on I-40/85 halfway between Greensboro and Durham, which makes Burlington, Mebane and Elon popular with two-career households. Elon University, a revitalized downtown Burlington and Lake Mackintosh give it a college-town feel with plenty of new construction.

Why people move here

  • Elon University
  • Easy reach to both Greensboro and Research Triangle Park
  • Fast-growing Mebane corridor
  • Haw River and Lake Mackintosh recreation

Climate

Piedmont four-season climate; slightly warmer summers than the northwest Triad.

Common questions

What is the median home price in Alamance County?
Per Triad MLS closed sales over the last 90 days (as of Oct 9, 2026), the median sold price in Alamance County was $325,000 and the average was $352,333, across 398 closed sales. The average runs higher because a handful of high-end sales pull it up; the median is the middle sale. Prices vary widely by school zone and lot size.
Which school districts serve Alamance County?
Alamance-Burlington School System.
What is Alamance County best known for?
Elon University; Easy reach to both Greensboro and Research Triangle Park; Fast-growing Mebane corridor; Haw River and Lake Mackintosh recreation.

Thinking about Alamance?

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