At a Glance
Median Income
$85,927
$53,514 per capita
Home Value
$507,100
Zillow: $424,337
Median Rent
$1,337/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
181/100K
1,948/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.4%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
8.6% smoking rate
How Carrboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carrboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carrboro a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Carrboro residents earn a median household income of $85,927 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,514. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% 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 Carrboro is $507,100 , 80% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,337. Median rent is $1,337/month, with 29.6% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Carrboro reports 181 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,948/100K.
Education
70.4% of adults in Carrboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(109% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carrboro 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
Population21,170
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density3,267/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born15.3%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,927
Per Capita$53,514
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$2,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
B
Home Value$507,100
Rent$1,337
Ownership43.6%
Zillow$424,337
Housing Units9,947
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent181/100K
Property1,948/100K
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,552/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation495 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.4%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+42.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Carrboro was founded in 1882.
The median home in Carrboro was built in 1985.
23.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.496 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
15.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.