Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Mebane
Mebane, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,289
Population
20,171
Renter Mix
38% Rent
A quiet Greensboro suburb with a charming downtown center
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Quiet
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Mebane sits along Interstate 40 nearly equidistant between Greensboro and Durham. This charming town blends small-town charm with a surprising amount of urban convenience, especially in its well-maintained downtown center. Apartment communities and single-family rentals both new and old provide plenty of variety for renters in Mebane. Downtown, you’ll find murals commemorating the city’s history and the Mebane Train Display celebrating the city’s once flourishing railroad-driven industry. Just off East Center Street lies a number of incredible locally owned restaurants, including the Mebane Downtown Table, an upscale American restaurant. There are pocket parks and small lakes scattered around Mebane, bringing some big-city character to this rural community.
Explore the City
The Mill Creek neighborhood is relatively quiet and surrounded by trees.
Junction on 70 is a popular dining spot for Mill Creek residents.
You can grab a meal with your family at Junction on 70 near Mill Creek.
Take a break and enjoy an ice cream cone at Muffin's Ice Cream Shoppe near Mill Creek.
You can enjoy the walking trail at Cates Farm Park in the Mill Creek neighborhood.
Kids love the playground at Cates Farm Park in Mill Creek.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,656
Average: $86,049
Education
5,541
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,198
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mebane has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Mebane, NC is $1,142 for a studio, $1,280 for one bedroom, $1,488 for two bedrooms, and $1,744 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mebane has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,280/month
789 Sq Ft
House
$1,922/month
1,420 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,845/month
1,277 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mebane, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
358 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
606 Students
Public
Grades K-5
549 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
252 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
706 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
575 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,256 Students
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Points of Interest
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- Raleigh-Durham International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.