The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27253 sells for about $310,000, or $205 per square foot.
Homes take about 24 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,541 a month.
ZIP 27253 — Graham
The housing market in 27253 shows stable activity with a median sale price of $310,000 as of August 2026. Market data is limited for specific metrics like price cuts and months of supply, which are currently not determinable from public sources. The area remains an affordable option compared to the broader region, supported by steady demand.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between suburban affordability and access to the Burlington employment hub.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 24 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 12.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 27253, Alamance County NC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Graham area are generally consistent with regional averages for Alamance County, though specific neighborhood variations exist. Local law enforcement maintains standard community policing efforts to address property and violent crime trends.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Alamance-Burlington School System, with varying performance ratings across the district.
The area is subject to standard North Carolina climate risks, including potential for localized flooding near water bodies and occasional severe thunderstorm or wind events. Insurance markets remain stable but are sensitive to regional weather-related claims.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Burlington metropolitan core, with ongoing residential development and infrastructure support for the growing population.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (North Carolina) — Tax Lien Attachment: A tax lien attaches to all real property, taking priority over all other liens and encumbrances regardless of when they were created. State (North Carolina) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the combined state and local tax rate. The formula is: Tax = (Assessed Value / 100) * Tax Rate.
Residents primarily commute via highway corridors toward Burlington and the broader Research Triangle area.
The area features local parks and proximity to regional greenbelts, with shopping and dining concentrated in the Graham and Burlington commercial districts.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and townhouses, with moderate demand driven by the local workforce.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors within the Burlington-Graham metropolitan area.
The area is served by major highway corridors facilitating regional transit, though public transit options remain limited.
Ongoing residential development projects are active in the surrounding areas of Graham and Burlington.
The Alamance County Tax Assessor conducts periodic revaluations to ensure property assessments reflect current market conditions. Assessments are used to calculate annual property tax liabilities.
Parcels are subject to Alamance County and Graham municipal tax districts, with standard utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including wind and flood risks. Market health is stable, though insurers continue to adjust rates based on statewide loss trends.
Data retrieved from Census ZCTA profiles and income statistics.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Angel Island Fun Park | Durham NC4.919.7 mi
- Burlington City Park Amusement Area4.612.8 mi
- Escape on Purpose4.919.6 mi
- Tar Heel Escapes (Exit Strategy Chapel Hill)514.4 mi
- Bouncin Around413.8 mi
- Kenan Stadium4.615 mi
- Dean E. Smith Center4.815.3 mi
- Cat’s Cradle4.713.8 mi
- Spring Haven Farm LLC4.813.6 mi
- Lucky Strike Durham4.219 mi
- Cedarock Park4.88.1 mi
- Burlington City Park Amusement Area4.612.8 mi
- Graham Regional Park4.87.6 mi
- Buffaloe Lanes Mebane Family Bowling Center4.511.2 mi
- Henry Anderson III Community Park4.511.7 mi
- Morehead Planetarium and Science Center4.514.8 mi
- Old Well4.714.7 mi
- Ackland Art Museum4.714.5 mi
- Historic Occoneechee Speedway Trailhead4.815.7 mi
- Carolina Basketball Museum4.815.3 mi
- Cedarock Park4.88.1 mi
- Mebane Community Park4.711.4 mi
- Burlington City Park Amusement Area4.612.8 mi
- Graham Regional Park4.87.6 mi
- Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area - Pine Hill Trailhead4.86.2 mi
- Lake Mackintosh Marina4.513.8 mi
- Lake Cammack Park & Marina4.618.5 mi
- Guilford Mackintosh Park4.616.4 mi
- The Golf Club at Chapel Ridge4.111.6 mi
- Twin Lakes Golf Course4.112.7 mi
- Tanger Outlets Mebane4.49.9 mi
- Carrboro Plaza4.312.2 mi
- Steve's Garden Market & Butchery4.610.7 mi
- Burlington KIA of NC4.412.2 mi
- Burlington Outlet Village411.4 mi
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport4.429.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.