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Chapel Hill

#1 in Best Places to Live in Orange County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in North Carolina
  • 185 reviews
    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
      A-
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A+
    Chapel Hill is a town in North Carolina with a population of 59,561. 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, coffee shops, 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
    59,561
    Town near
    Durham
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $409,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,172
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      51%
    • Own
      49%
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    Chapel Hill Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      50.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      16.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      27.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      299.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,148.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      58.6
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      32%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      46%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      14%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      8%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%
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    Working in Chapel Hill

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $68,640
    National
    $55,322
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    Chapel Hill Reviews

    185 reviews
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    I love the small college town feel! I had so much fun growing up in this area, from walking down Franklin Street with my friends, to attending UNC Basketball games at the Dean Dome. The city itself is walkable and family friendly, I would 10/10 recommend living here.
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    It's a great town! Franklin street is super fun, and the variety of restaurants is impressive. Rent is expensive, but not much different than other towns in the area.
    Easy going atmosphere, we love living here! The schools are great and the people are very friendly. The transit service is free as well.
    We would definitely recommend.
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