Livability Score

74
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Buffaloe Lanes Mebane
Attraction
Buffaloe Lanes
Bowling Alley
Hawfields School Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (23) F
Muffins Ice Cream Shop
Sweets
4th St Bootleggers
Bar
Biscuitville
Fast Food
Jimmy's Famous Hot Dogs
Fast Food
Wayback Burgers
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
China King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Orange County ABC Store
Alcohol
Cook Out
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
NC Jelly Donuts
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (5) F
T. DiStefano's Bakery & Coffee Shop
Bakery
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (11) A+
Holt Street Park
Park
Mebane Soccer Complex
Park
Veterans Memorial Garden
Park
Mebane Baseball Complex Playground
Park
Mebane Community Park
Park
Lake Michael
Park
Graham-Mebane Lake
Park
Shops (18) D-
Rice's Jewelry
Fashion
Gallery Florist and Gifts, Inc
Florist
Bella Bleue Savvy
Beauty
Solgarden
Gift Shop
Discount Furniture Connection
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
Foust Corner Market
Convenience Store
Tanger Outlets Mebane
Mall
Shell
Convenience Store
My Secret Closet
Clothing
Speedway
Convenience Store
Quickmart
Convenience Store
Mebane Antique Auction Gallery
Furniture
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Verizon Authorized Retailer - Cellular Sales
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Cracker Barrel
Gift Shop
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Biz-Mari Hair
Beauty
Dollar General
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Mebane.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations
F
E Washington St at S 5th St (Mebane City Hall)
Bus Stop
Mebane Cone Health Park-and-Ride
Bus Stop
US 70 at Ashbury Blvd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Mebane is 98/100 - which is 4% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B+
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crime C

Mebane crime rates are 3,234 per 100k, which is 31% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
2,996 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
237 crimes per 100k
B+
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employment C

The median income in Mebane is $61,213 - which is 27% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$61,213
C-
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
D
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Mebane Fire Department
Fire Station
Mebane Police Department
Police
Mebane Eye Care
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Duke Primary Care Mebane
Pharmacy
Efland Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Mebane home prices are $202,900 - which is 29% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$202,900
B+
Home Appreciation Rate
15%
A
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools C

The Mebane graduation rate is 86% - which is 5% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
48%
F
High School Grad. Rates
86%
C+
Elementary Schools (8) F
South Mebane Elementary
Bradford Academy
E M Yoder Elementary
Alamance Community School
Garrett Elementary
Hawfields Middle
Woodlawn Middle
High Schools (2) F
Bradford Academy
Eastern Alamance High
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ratings B+

Mebane has an overall rating of 75% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes
C
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Mebane Area Facts

  • Mebane has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Mebane crime rates are 31% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Mebane is 4% higher than the North Carolina average
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Mebane, North Carolina: Lots of Shopping Opportunities 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Located in between the cities of Greensboro and Durham is the town that I call home, Mebane, North Carolina. This area is exceptional and offers something for everyone who lives here. It is a charming city that has safe neighborhoods with kind people. The kinds of neighbors who w ...Read More ave at you when you drive by.

Living in Mebane, North Carolina provides all sorts of things to do. There are multiple little shops that offer one of the kind items, restaurants that offer delicious food, and events year-round that offer fun for the entire family. The best areas in Mebane, North Carolina include the recreation areas at Lake Michael. This area offers fishing and boating opportunities.

If outlet shopping is your thing, you will be excited to know that there are Tanger Outlets here in the area. In addition, if you are an antique lover, you will definitely enjoy strolling through the Mebane Antique Auction Gallery during their special events. You will never be bored in this city, with so many things going on. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mebane? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Holt Street Park
      Mebane Soccer Complex
      Veterans Memorial Garden
      Mebane Baseball Complex Playground
      Mebane Community Park
      Lake Michael
      Graham-Mebane Lake

      Entertainment

      Buffaloe Lanes Mebane
      Buffaloe Lanes
      Hawfields School Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Muffins Ice Cream Shop
      4th St Bootleggers
      Biscuitville
      Jimmy's Famous Hot Dogs
      Wayback Burgers
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Bojangles'

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Mebane? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Mebane.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Mebane Eye Care