Chapel Hill, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
59,889 332.4M (US)
Median Age
25.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
77.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$85,825 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
28.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$576,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$937 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,360 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Orange County
1
Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Orange County
2
Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area
1
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 39
Feb 3 1 43
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 3 0 58
May 4 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 3 0 60
Nov 3 0 51
Dec 3 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 70% of residents leaning left and 26% leaning right.

Liberal (71%) (26%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 17%
Hillary Clinton 78%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, NC State Senate District 23, NC State House District 56, NC
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Schools

Estes Hills Elementary
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Phillips Middle
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Northside Elementary
1 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Duke University
8 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

Duke University Hospital
8 miles, E • 4.1 star
Duke Regional Hospital
11 miles, E • 5 star
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Airports

Raleigh-Durham International Airport
15 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Piedmont Triad International Airport
52 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
95 miles, SE • 1 star
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