City profile
Mebane, NC
Alamance County · Population 19,538
Mebane is a town in Alamance County, NC with about 19,538 residents and a typical home value near $339,000. It is 22 miles from Durham, NC, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
41°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
213
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$338,900
Typical monthly housing
$2,081
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
97
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.85%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 77/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Ice storm, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
31 mi to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 45% Democratic / 54% Republican
Community
Population
19,538
Black population
23.0%
County
Alamance County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸NC is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), inland flooding
Highlights
- About 19,538 residents
- Typical home value about $339,000
- 22 miles from Durham, NC
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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