At a Glance
Median Income
$154,583
$66,204 per capita
Home Value
$508,300
Zillow: $422,372
Median Rent
$2,941/mo
41.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
79.4%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
7.0% smoking rate
How Briar Chapel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Briar Chapel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Briar Chapel a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Briar Chapel residents earn a median household income of $154,583 , which is 106% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,204. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,182 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Briar Chapel is $508,300 , 80% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,372. Median rent is $2,941/month, with 41.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2015.
Education
79.4% of adults in Briar Chapel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(136% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Briar Chapel has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,084
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density2,911/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$154,583
Per Capita$66,204
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A+
Home Value$508,300
Rent$2,941
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$422,372
Housing Units1,918
Rent Burden41.2%
Health
Obesity24.9%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death7,552/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation516 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+79.4%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+42.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Briar Chapel was built in 2015.
36.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.496 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.