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Carrboro

#1 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Orange County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Durham, NC
  • 35 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B-
    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
      B+
    12. Commute
      A
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    Carrboro is a suburb of Durham with a population of 21,216. Carrboro is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Carrboro offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Carrboro there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Carrboro and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Carrboro are highly rated.
    About Carrboro...
    Population
    21,216

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $350,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,036
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      57%
    • Own
      43%
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    Carrboro Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      77.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      9.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      23.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      54.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      448.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,282
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      132.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      20%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      38%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      10%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in Carrboro

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $59,202
    National
    $55,322
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      Carrboro Reviews

      35 reviews
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      It's a cool, graduate student and young family-friendly little town. You can find great restaurants and great community programs. It's a small town but there are different people from different many countries with complete different backgrounds and that's what I like about Carrboro, diversity! Also, they have a really good school system especially for ESL and EL(English learner students like myself).
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      It's a great city! The nature is incredible and has a ton of outdoor activities to offer. It is a family-friendly community, including students from UNC-Chapel Hill. Downtown Carrboro offfer unique shops, restaurants, and much more.
      I love this liberal, inclusive, walkable community! I love the farmer's markets, the coffee shops, the greenway and public spaces, co-op market and public transportation. It's a wonderful town where all are welcome.