Why Alamance County Is Booming

The Burlington metro area, which covers all of Alamance County, grew by more than 2,200 people between July 2024 and July 2025 alone, the fastest growth rate anywhere in the Piedmont Triad during that period according to the latest Census data. Over the past five years, Alamance County has added more than 14,500 residents, an increase of roughly 8.5 percent.

Burlington's economic development director has pointed directly to the I-40 corridor. Koury Corporation's new Third & Wood development in Mebane is bringing more than 300,000 square feet of retail space with national names like Target, Marshalls, and HomeGoods signed on. A few exits away, construction is underway on North Carolina's first Buc-ee's, a 74,000-plus square foot travel center expected to bring in over 200 jobs. Add continued expansion from LabCorp and Honda Aircraft Company, plus a steady flow of new residents from higher cost markets, and you get a county growing on nearly every front at once.

Burlington currently has more than 160 residential and commercial developments under review. Worth knowing if you're considering a move here: Alamance County is one of the last counties in North Carolina without countywide zoning, which means new subdivisions in rural, unincorporated parts of the county can move forward without going through county commissioners or public hearings, as long as they meet technical standards. If you're thinking about buying in Burlington, Mebane, Graham, or anywhere else in Alamance County, get in touch and I'd love to help you figure out which neighborhoods make sense for your goals.