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Burgaw, NC

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North Carolina community is bursting with history and the region’s top crop

Farming Walkable Bicycle-Friendly Great Location History

Surrounded by abundant forest and bountiful farmlands with awe-inspiring beaches just minutes away, Burgaw is one of North Carolina’s most attractive small towns. The area is very accessible with schools, shops, parks, and the library is within walking or biking distance from most neighborhoods. Burgaw is filled with history with a number of places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. To learn about the town’s interesting past, take the Historical and Architectural Downtown Burgaw Walking Tour.

Burgaw is best known for being home to the North Carolina Blueberry Festival. Burgaw is a part of Pender County which ranks second for blueberry production in the state. This celebration brings in over 30,000 people from across the Tar Heel State to honor the significance of blueberries in the region through recipe contests, a bike race, a car show, and more. Burgaw loves blueberries so much that they also host the New Year’s Eve Blueberry Drop, one of the other unique events the town hosts every year.

Burgaw is bursting with charm but is also in a great location. Interstate 40, NC Highway 53, and US Highway 117 run through town giving quick access to travel. Burgaw is also only 25 minutes west of Wilmington’s International Airport and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

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As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Burgaw, NC is $750 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Burgaw has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

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Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Burgaw Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

532 Students

5
out of 10

Malpass Corner Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

480 Students

4
out of 10

West Pender Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

179 Students

5
out of 10

Burgaw Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

257 Students

2
out of 10

Pender Early College High

Public

Grades 9-12

203 Students

9
out of 10

Pender High

Public

Grades 9-12

677 Students

3
out of 10

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