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Briar Chapel, NC
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Briar Chapel, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Briar Chapel a Good Place to Live?
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 5.3% (47% 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.
Safety & Crime
Briar Chapel reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,326/100K.
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 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.