Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Johnny's
Coffee Shop
Lanza’s Cafe
Coffee Shop
Oasis In Carr Mill
Coffee Shop
Market Street Coffee & Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Open Eye Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jessee's
Coffee Shop
Cat Tales Cat Café
Coffee Shop
Saturni
Coffee Shop
Cha House
Coffee Shop
Root Cellar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Carolina Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
1922
Coffee Shop
Espressoasis
Coffee Shop
Atrium Cafe
Coffee Shop
Friend's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Genomic Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tar Heel Coffee
Coffee Shop
Alpine Bagel
Coffee Shop
Saladelia
Coffee Shop
The Kind Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caffè Driade
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Joe Van Gogh
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Mike Roig
Art Gallery
Hanes Theatre
Theatre Arts
The ArtsCenter
Theatre Arts
DSI Comedy Theater
Theatre Arts
CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio
Theatre Arts
Varsity Theatre
Cinema
Ackland Art Museum
Museum
Morehead Planetarium
Museum
Memorial Hall
Theatre Arts
Old Well
Attraction
Forest Theatre
Theatre Arts
Kenan Memorial Stadium
Stadium
Carmichael Auditorium
Stadium
Paul Green Theatre
Theatre Arts
McCaskill Soccer Center
Stadium
Karen Shelton Stadium
Stadium
Boshamer Stadium
Stadium
Dean E. Smith Student Activities Center
Stadium
Carolina Basketball Museum
Museum
Chelsea Theater
Cinema
The Drive-In at Carrway Village
Cinema
Silverspot Cinema
Cinema
Kidzu Children’s Museum
Museum
Deep Dish Theater
Theatre Arts
Lumina Movie Theater
Cinema
Food and Drink (25) F
Arby's
Fast Food
ABC Store
Alcohol
Country Junction
Fast Food
Garnachas Rivera
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
B-Side Lounge
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Speakeasy
Bar
Steel String Brewery
Bar
Neal's Deli
Fast Food
Orange County Social Club
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
The Station
Bar
2nd Wind
Bar
Armadillo Grill
Fast Food
Rise
Fast Food
Milltown
Bar
Cat's Cradle
Bar
Amante Gourmet Pizza
Fast Food
Wings over
Fast Food
Hickory Tavern
Bar
Carrburritos
Fast Food
Bowbarr
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Peccadillo
Bar
Fitness (3) F
Arcadia Community House
Community Centre
Personalized Fitness
Gym
Carolina Yoga Company
Gym
Teen Center
Community Centre
Student Recreation Center
Gym
Ram's Head Recreation Center
Gym
CrossFit Local
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Crossfit Chapel Hill
Gym
Groceries (8) F
Panadería Pahuatlan II
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Mikyin’s Asian Market
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Weaver Street Market
Grocery Store
Cliff's Meat Market
Butcher
Tom Robinson's Seafood
Seafood
Brandwein's Bagels
Bakery
Jose Jr. Mexican Store
Grocery Store
Le Macaron
Bakery
Tar Heels Termite Removal
Grocery Store
Wiley's Workshop on Wheels
Grocery Store
Wiley's Workshop on Wheels
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Weaver Street Market
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Guglhupf
Bakery
Mariakakis Fine Food & Wine
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (31) A+
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Bel Arbor Neighborhood Park
Park
Simpson Street Mini Park
Playground
Charles Herman Wilson Park
Park
Henry Anderson III Community Park
Park
The Commons
Park
Della Street Park
Park
Winmore Pool Playground
Playground
Henry Baldwin Park
Park
Henry Baldwin Park
Park
Umstead Park Playground
Playground
Umstead Park
Park
Umstead Park
Park
Sykes Street Playground
Park
Hargraves Park
Park
Woodglen Public Patio
Park
McCorkle Place
Park
Polk Place
Park
Buford Woods
Park
Westwood Park
Park
Homestead Park
Park
Twin Creeks Park
Park
Jones Park
Park
Memorial Grove
Park
North Forest Hills Park
Park
Shops (53) D-
Han-Dee Hugo's
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Best Beauty
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Curves
Beauty
Lee Nails
Beauty
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Bobby's Hair Salon & SPA
Hairdresser
Short Stop
Convenience Store
North Carolina Crafts Gallery
Gift Shop
Capelli Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Fitch Lumber & Hardware
Home Improvement
Westown Salon
Hairdresser
Fitch Lumber & Hardware
Home Improvement
Carrboro Family Vision
Optician
Winmore Salon
Hairdresser
Anna’s Tailoring & Alterations
Clothing
Thirteen West
Clothing
Head Over Heels Haircutters
Hairdresser
Sofia's Boutique
Clothing
Be Pure
Beauty
Mulberry Silks and Fine Fabrics
Clothing
Circle K
Convenience Store
The Clean Machine
Bicycle
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 11.9% take public transportation in Carrboro.
Public Transit Stops (136)
Stops & Stations A+
Hillsborough Road at Rainbow Drive
Bus Stop
Hillsborough Road at #904
Bus Stop
Hillsborough Road at Dove Street
Bus Stop
Hillsborough Road at Blueridge Road
Bus Stop
Hillsborough Road at Simpson Street
Bus Stop
Carol Street at Lorraine Street
Bus Stop
Hillsborough Road at Fair Oaks
Bus Stop
North Greensboro Street at Morningside Drive
Bus Stop
Carol Street at #111
Bus Stop
North Greensboro Street at Morningside Drive
Bus Stop
North Greensboro Street at Bolin Forest
Bus Stop
Carol Street at James Street
Bus Stop
North Greensboro Street at Milton Drive
Bus Stop
Hillsborough Road at #1218
Bus Stop
North Greensboro Street at Weathervane Drive
Bus Stop
North Greensboro Street at Cheek Street
Bus Stop
Carol Street at Lisa Street
Bus Stop
High Street at Hillsborough Road
Bus Stop
High Street at Hillsborough Road
Bus Stop
McDougle Middle School Track
Bus Stop
West Main Street at Simpson Street
Bus Stop
West Main Street at Westview Drive
Bus Stop
West Main Street at Simpson Street
Bus Stop
West Main Street at Carrboro Post Office
Bus Stop
Hillsborough Road at Barington Hills
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
11.9% B+
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Carrboro is 122/100 - which is 31% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime B-

Carrboro crime rates are 2,006 per 100k, which is 19% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
1,732 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
274 crimes per 100k B-
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employment A+

The median income in Carrboro is $67,469 - which is 40% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$67,469 C+
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A
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health B-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (19)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Carrboro Family Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Neville Chiropractic Center
Doctor
Unorthodoc
Doctor
Carrboro Pediatrics & Internal Medicine
Doctor
Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department Station 1
Fire Station
The Wellness Alliance
Doctor
Carrboro Community Health Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department Station 2
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Carrboro Family Medicine
Doctor
South Orange Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Jeffrey C. West DMD
Dentist
Noble Orthodontics
Dentist
Emerge Pediatric Therapy
Clinic
Chapel Hill Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chapel Hill Police Station
Police
Central Business District Sub Station
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities
Clinic
Taylor Hall
Hospital
TEACCH Autism Program
Clinic
Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing B

Carrboro home prices are $386,900 - which is 146% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$386,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
5.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A-

The Carrboro graduation rate is 92% - which is 12% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
67% C+
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (1) F
Mcdougle Elementary
Mcdougle Middle
Carrboro Elementary
Seawell Elementary
Smith Middle
Northside Elementary
Fpg Elementary
Phillips Middle
Estes Hills Elementary
Unc Hospital School
Culbreth Middle
Morris Grove Elementary
Montessori Day School
Scroggs Elementary
St Thomas More Catholic School
Glenwood Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Chapel Hill High
Phoenix Academy High
Carrboro High
Unc Hospital School
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ratings B

Carrboro has an overall rating of 74% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes A
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Carrboro Area Facts

  • Carrboro has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Carrboro crime rates are 19% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Carrboro is 31% higher than the North Carolina average

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Carrboro Is A Charming Tale Near Grand Innovation 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Carrboro has everything I've ever wanted in a small town, but with access to nice cities all around.

First, understand Carrboro itself. Living in Carrboro, NC is one of the most charming ways to enjoy the south without going deep into Charleston, SC or Savannah, GA. It's the sma ...Read More ll town strength, the downtown feel, and the class of yesteryear that relaxes on a rocking chair instead of rushing to keep up with every single new trend.

Greenery is everywhere. Like a lot of the South, Carrboro is built around beautiful woods and doesn't chop down every tree in its wake. There are a few small parks and green patches designated for comfortable seats in the grass, but you can catch the shade of tall trees almost anywhere.

The best areas in Carrboro, NC are near the town's center with a lot of great restaurants, offering anything from pizza to Mexican food to a farm-to-table eatery that embraces the farm living that never truly left.

Chapel Hill is next door, with the famous UNC Chapel Hill campus that delivers great medical science and technology to the world. Have you heard about those babies given implants to hear the world around them after being born deaf or hard of hearing? The biggest early breakthrough was right there!

Durham, Raleigh, and Burlington are the other closest cities, with Raleigh being the closest international city. A bit further is Wake Forest, which houses another amazing university of the same name. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Carrboro? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Martin Luther King Jr. Park
      Bel Arbor Neighborhood Park
      Simpson Street Mini Park
      Charles Herman Wilson Park
      Henry Anderson III Community Park
      The Commons
      Della Street Park
      Winmore Pool Playground

      Entertainment

      Mike Roig
      Hanes Theatre
      The ArtsCenter
      DSI Comedy Theater
      CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio
      Varsity Theatre
      Ackland Art Museum
      Morehead Planetarium

      Food & Drink

      Arby's
      ABC Store
      Country Junction
      Garnachas Rivera
      Subway
      B-Side Lounge
      Wendy's
      Speakeasy

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Carrboro? Of all people who commute, 11.9% take public transportation in Carrboro.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      7% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Carrboro? The cost of living in Carrboro is 122/100 - which is 31% higher than North Carolina.
      Carrboro
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Carrboro? Carrboro crime rates are 2,006, which are 19% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      2,006 per 100k people

      14% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      14% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Carrboro? The median income in Carrboro is $67,469 which is 40% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $67,46922% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,46432% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Carrboro a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Carrboro Family Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Neville Chiropractic Center
      Carrboro Family Medicine
      The Wellness Alliance
      Unorthodoc
      Carrboro Pediatrics & Internal Medicine

      B Housing

      What are Carrboro home prices? Carrboro home prices are $386,900 - which is 146% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $386,900109% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15221% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      43%

      33% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Carrboro have good schools? The Carrboro graduation rate is 92% - which is 12% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      67%

      39% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      16% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Carrboro a good place to live? Carrboro has an overall rating of 74% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      11 total surveys

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