In Burke, North Carolina, the median home price is $254,953; median household income is $58,592; the population is 87,795; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 313.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.4 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Burke at a glance
Population
87,795
Median Household Income
$58,592
Typical Home Value
$254,953
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
313.8
Avg Commute Time
23.4
About Burke
Burke has a population of 87,795. The median home value is $254,953, 26% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $58,592 (19% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Morganton, Icard, and Silver Creek.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Burke
13 towns, by population.
Burke at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Burke?
- Burke has a population of 87,795 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Burke?
- The median home value in Burke is $254,953. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Burke?
- Median household income in Burke is $58,592 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Burke in?
- Burke is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Burke?
- Burke contains 13 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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