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Chapel Hill
  • Town in North Carolina
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Town
Durham

Chapel Hill

#7 in Best Suburbs to Live in North Carolina
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A+
    Chapel Hill is a town in North Carolina with a population of 60,920. Chapel Hill is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Chapel Hill offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Chapel Hill there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals live in Chapel Hill and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Chapel Hill are highly rated.
    About Chapel Hill...
    Population
    60,920
    Town near
    Durham
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $454,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,294
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      51%
    • Own
      49%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      121.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      10.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      37.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      292
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,546.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      87.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      33%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      48%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      11%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      7%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Chapel Hill

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $77,037
    National
    $69,021
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