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Carrboro

#1 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Orange County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Raleigh, NC
  • 28 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    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 Raleigh with a population of 21,099. Carrboro is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Carrboro offers residents a suburban 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
    21,099

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $334,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $983
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    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
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      134.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      23.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      41.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      422.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,503.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      69.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      8%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      37%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      15%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      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
    $56,573
    National
    $55,322
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      Carrboro Reviews

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      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.
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      Carrboro is the Brooklyn to Chapel Hill's Manhattan. It's a cool, graduate student and young family-friendly little town. The area is very walkable, lots of food, arts, and cultural events. Plus it is connected to Chapel Hill via its main street, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is only a mile or two away. The music scene and the bar scene is great too. The residents are friendly and the food co-op is a wonderful. Carrboro is a unique, hidden gem that is worth your time!
      We moved here about 10 months ago from the San Francisco Bay Area. We couldn't be happier, this place is magical, so much to do, warm people, great food and great culture!