Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (6) A+
The Lloyd Bailey Annex
Museum
McElroy House
Museum
Yancey Theatre
Cinema
MW Studios
Art Gallery
Parkway Playhouse
Theatre Arts
High Country Ceramic Arts
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (7) F
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Birdfoot
Alcohol
Burnsville Wine and...
Alcohol
Bojangles'
Fast Food
ABC Liquor & Spirits
Alcohol
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Old Burnsville Gym
Gym
Groceries (3) C-
Sav-Mor Foods
Grocery Store
Ingles
Grocery Store
GO Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
Burnsville Town Square
Park
Kid Mountain
Playground
Ray–Cort Recreation Park
Park
Lincoln Park
Park
Shops (17) A+
Southern Drifters Outfitters
Clothing
Book Cellar
Books
The Colorful Gypsy
Houseware
Mountain Time On Main Street
Furniture
Gem Mountain On Main
Fashion
Roses
Department Store
Magnolia Wren Boutique & Lamp Post Vintage Market
Clothing
Main Street Shoes
Shoes
Dollar General
Discount Store
Flowers By Vance
Florist
Fox Country Store
Convenience Store
Banks Jewelers
Fashion
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Pro Nails
Beauty
Dixie's Antiques
Furniture
Heritage Lumber Co. Inc.
Home Improvement
Fastop
Convenience Store
Andy's
Convenience Store
Digs Home and ETC.
Houseware
Appalachian Cottage Jewelry
Fashion
River Life
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Burnsville.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Burnsville is 96/100 - which is 2% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B+
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crime A+

Burnsville crime rates are 785 per 100k, which is 68% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
656 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
129 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment F

The median income in Burnsville is $33,222 - which is 31% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$33,222
F
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Yancey County Sheriff's Office
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Burnsville Fire Department
Fire Station
Yancey County Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Yancey County Emergency Medical Service
Ambulance Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C
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housing C

Burnsville home prices are $179,600 - which is 14% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$179,600
B-
Home Appreciation Rate
2%
C+
Home Affordability
5.4x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools D

The Burnsville graduation rate is 78% - which is 5% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
49%
F
High School Grad. Rates
78%
D+
Elementary Schools (11) F
Yancey County Christian School
Burnsville Elementary
East Yancey Middle
Genesis Academy, Inc.
High Schools (3) F
Yancey County Christian School
Mountain Heritage High
Arthur Morgan School
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ratings A-

Burnsville has an overall rating of 78% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes
A-
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  • Burnsville has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Burnsville crime rates are 68% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Burnsville is 2% higher than the North Carolina average
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Burnsville? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Burnsville Town Square
      Kid Mountain
      Ray–Cort Recreation Park
      Lincoln Park

      Entertainment

      The Lloyd Bailey Annex
      McElroy House
      Yancey Theatre
      MW Studios
      Parkway Playhouse
      High Country Ceramic Arts

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Hardee's
      Birdfoot
      Burnsville Wine and...
      Bojangles'
      ABC Liquor & Spirits
      Krispy Krunchy Chicken

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Burnsville? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Burnsville.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Burnsville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors