At a Glance
Median Income
$85,825
$50,216 per capita
Home Value
$576,500
Zillow: $620,620
Median Rent
$1,483/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
1,507/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.2%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Chapel Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chapel Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chapel Hill a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chapel Hill residents earn a median household income of $85,825 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,216. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% 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 Chapel Hill is $576,500 , 105% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $620,620. Median rent is $1,483/month, with 35.6% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Chapel Hill reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,507/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
77.2% of adults in Chapel Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(129% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chapel Hill has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population59,889
Median Age25.8 yrs
Density2,760/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,825
Per Capita$50,216
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$2,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
C+
Home Value$576,500
Rent$1,483
Ownership48.7%
Zillow$620,620
Housing Units22,397
Rent Burden35.6%
Crime
F
Violent94/100K
Property1,507/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault50/100K
Burglary299/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,552/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation397 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.2%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+45.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations31
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Chapel Hill was founded in 1793.
The median home in Chapel Hill was built in 1988.
27.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.496 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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