Livability Score

87
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (25) B
Caffè Driade
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
3CUPS
Coffee Shop
Root Cellar
Coffee Shop
Alpine Bagel
Coffee Shop
1922
Coffee Shop
Carolina Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Genomic Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Espressoasis
Coffee Shop
Cha House
Coffee Shop
Friend's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Atrium Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cat Tales Cat Café
Coffee Shop
Saturni
Coffee Shop
Tar Heel Coffee
Coffee Shop
Saladelia
Coffee Shop
Jessee's
Coffee Shop
The Kind Cafe
Coffee Shop
Quickly
Coffee Shop
Cafe Carolina and Bakery
Coffee Shop
Oasis In Carr Mill
Coffee Shop
Market Street Coffee & Ice Cream
Coffee Shop
Open Eye Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (27) A+
Silverspot Cinema
Cinema
Kidzu Children’s Museum
Museum
Deep Dish Theater
Theatre Arts
Forest Theatre
Theatre Arts
Paul Green Theatre
Theatre Arts
Morehead Planetarium
Museum
Carmichael Auditorium
Stadium
Old Well
Attraction
McCaskill Soccer Center
Stadium
Varsity Theatre
Cinema
Memorial Hall
Theatre Arts
Ackland Art Museum
Museum
Eugene G. Anderson Softball Stadium
Stadium
Boshamer Stadium
Stadium
Kenan Memorial Stadium
Stadium
CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio
Theatre Arts
Karen Shelton Stadium
Stadium
DSI Comedy Theater
Theatre Arts
Carolina Basketball Museum
Museum
Dean E. Smith Student Activities Center
Stadium
The ArtsCenter
Theatre Arts
Mike Roig
Art Gallery
Chelsea Theater
Cinema
Hanes Theatre
Theatre Arts
The Drive-In at Carrway Village
Cinema
Food and Drink (51) D-
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Chopt
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
ABC Liquor Store
Alcohol
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Imbibe
Bar
Linda's Bar and Grill
Bar
The Gathering Place
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Gizmo Brew Works
Bar
Goodfellows Bar
Bar
[B]SKI'S The Wrap Redefined
Fast Food
Insomnia Cookies
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Blue Horn Lounge
Bar
Sup Dogs
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Top of the Hill
Bar
Back Bar
Bar
Fitness (7) F
Teen Center
Community Centre
Student Recreation Center
Gym
Ram's Head Recreation Center
Gym
Chapel Hill Country Club
Community Centre
Personalized Fitness
Gym
Crossfit Chapel Hill
Gym
Carolina Yoga Company
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Ride Cycle Studio
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Arcadia Community House
Community Centre
CrossFit Local
Gym
Groceries (20) C-
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Mariakakis Fine Food & Wine
Grocery Store
Guglhupf
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Wiley's Workshop on Wheels
Grocery Store
Wiley's Workshop on Wheels
Grocery Store
Tar Heels Termite Removal
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Le Macaron
Bakery
Jose Jr. Mexican Store
Grocery Store
Brandwein's Bagels
Bakery
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Weaver Street Market
Grocery Store
Tom Robinson's Seafood
Seafood
Cliff's Meat Market
Butcher
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (67) A+
Community Center Park
Park
Pritchard Park
Park
Greendale Park
Park
Booker Creek Basin Park
Park
Emily Braswell Perry Park
Park
Battle Park
Park
Memorial Grove
Park
Woodglen Public Patio
Park
McCorkle Place
Park
Ephesus Park
Park
Polk Place
Park
Umstead Park
Park
Oakwood Park Playground
Playground
Oakwood Park
Park
Parker Community Park
Park
Umstead Park Playground
Playground
Umstead Park
Park
Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery
Park
Burlington Park
Park
North Forest Hills Park
Park
Hargraves Park
Park
Sykes Street Playground
Park
Henry Baldwin Park
Park
Henry Baldwin Park
Park
Cedar Falls Park
Park
Shops (72) A+
Circle K
Convenience Store
Whitehall Antiques
Furniture
Fine Feather
Clothing
Gerrie & Co.
Fashion
William Travis Jewelry
Fashion
O’Neill’s
Clothing
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
Peacock Alley
Houseware
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Scout & Molly’s
Clothing
Glee Kids
Clothing
Metropolis
Clothing
Wentworth and Sloan
Fashion
Engravables
Fashion
Burlington Shoes
Shoes
University Place
Mall
Roses
Department Store
Night Gallery
Clothing
Branching out
Furniture
Best We’ve Found
Gift Shop
Dina Porter
Clothing
Mitchell’s Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Goldworks
Fashion
Le’s Sanctuary Nail Spa
Beauty
Style Brows
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.9% take public transportation in Chapel Hill.
Public Transit Stops (435)
Stops & Stations A+
East Franklin Street at Vet Hospital
Bus Stop
East Franklin Street at Plant Road
Bus Stop
East Franklin Street at Estes Drive
Bus Stop
East Franklin Street at Estes Drive
Bus Stop
East Franklin Street at Elizabeth Street
Bus Stop
East Franklin Street at Elizabeth Street
Bus Stop
Estes Drive at Community Center Drive
Bus Stop
Estes Drive at Post Office
Bus Stop
East Franklin Street at #1512
Bus Stop
East Franklin Street at Dunkin Donuts
Bus Stop
Willow Drive at Estes Drive
Bus Stop
East Franklin Street at Franklin Woods
Bus Stop
East Franklin Street at Howell Lane
Bus Stop
East Franklin Street at Howell Lane
Bus Stop
Estes Drive at Camelot Apartments
Bus Stop
East Franklin Street at #1520
Bus Stop
University Place
Bus Stop
Willow Drive at Connor Drive
Bus Stop
Caswell Road at Estes Drive
Bus Stop
Caswell Road at Clayton Road
Bus Stop
Curtis Road at Clayton Road
Bus Stop
Curtis Road at Clayton Road
Bus Stop
Caswell Road at Clayton Road
Bus Stop
Elliott Road at Plaza Theatres
Bus Stop
East Franklin Street at Elliott Road
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.9% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Chapel Hill is 128/100 - which is 37% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime B

Chapel Hill crime rates are 2,174 per 100k, which is 12% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
1,989 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
185 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Chapel Hill is $75,249 - which is 56% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$75,249 B
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (36)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Fast Med Urgent Care
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Integrative Holistic Dentistry
Dentist
Chapel Hill Family Medicine
Doctor
Kindred
Nursing Home
Chapel Hill Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Chapel Hill Police Station
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ketamine Wellness Institute (Chapel Hill)
Doctor
Central Business District Sub Station
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chapel Hill Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chapel Hill Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Taylor Student Health Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
UNC Public Safety Building
Police
UNC Medical Center
Hospital
N. C. Cancer Hospital
Hospital
UNC Hospitals Imaging & Spine Center
Clinic
Jeffrey C. West DMD
Dentist
Taylor Hall
Hospital
Family Practice Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing B-

Chapel Hill home prices are $435,500 - which is 177% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$435,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
5.8x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A-

The Chapel Hill graduation rate is 95% - which is 16% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
63% C
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (24) F
Estes Hills Elementary
Phillips Middle
Ephesus Elementary
St Thomas More Catholic School
Northside Elementary
Glenwood Elementary
Unc Hospital School
Rashkis Elementary
Creekside Elementary
Smith Middle
Seawell Elementary
Carrboro Elementary
Montessori Day School
Fpg Elementary
Five Oaks Seventh-Day Adventist Christian School
Culbreth Middle
Sherwood Githens Middle
Mcdougle Elementary
Mcdougle Middle
Scroggs Elementary
High Schools (6) F
Unc Hospital School
East Chapel Hill High
Phoenix Academy High
Chapel Hill High
Carrboro High
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ratings A+

Chapel Hill has an overall rating of 91% from 28 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (26)
From AreaVibes A
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Chapel Hill, NC Area Guide

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Chapel Hill Area Facts

  • Chapel Hill has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Chapel Hill crime rates are 12% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Chapel Hill is 37% higher than the North Carolina average

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Bad with No job 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 12, 2024) is No Job in Chapel Hill and Carrboro i can't find work anywhere NO one is hiring no unemployed office . . . . . ...Read More Read Less
Great for Foodees! 5 rating By jtdemoll ( Feb 02, 2015) There is no better place to live in the triangle. Honestly. The school system is second to none, the food culture is outstanding, there is a ton of stuff to do, and the people are mostly accepting of all races, ethnicities, and the LGBT!
If you're into sports, UNC has some of th ...Read More e best teams in the nation and one of the most talked about rivalries with Duke University only six miles away in Durham.
A lot of people say it's too expensive, but there are plenty of options for renters and owners of all income levels.
Don't get me started about MUSIC...there is too much good stuff in Chapel Hill to write about on here, TOO MUCH! Read Less
Living The Life In Chapel Hill, NC 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 26, 2012) When I lived in Chapel Hill I found that there was quite a bit to do and that it was a pretty nice area to live in. I would recommend it to everybody for a few reasons.

One of the reasons I would recommend it is because of all the attractions there are to do. Most of the attrac ...Read More tions are historical attractions, geared toward the older crowd. They are very interesting for most people though. There are also quite a bit of sports related activities. This is one of the places that had almost any sports event that I could possibly want to put my kids in. I thought stock car racing was one of the more uncommon ones but also one of the best! When it comes to shopping there are your basic shopping needs. They had a few unique stores but nothing that really stood out. Don't get me wrong, there is a store for anything you could need, it's just nothing close to Manhattan shopping. The community was always very nice and caring. There are a lot of rural areas around and everybody respects everybody else's land. There is quite a bit of nightlife also. There are mainly a lot of little bars, but also some very nice clubs. I never had a problem finding nightlife while living here. The dining out options were amazing. They had almost any type of food you could possible want right there in Chapel Hill. I mean they had Greek, French, Irish, Mexican, and anything else you could think of. I loved going out to eat every weekend just to try new cultures of food.

Overall, I really did enjoy Chapel Hill. Of course every place has its ups and downs, but this place is very quiet. At the same time it has plenty to do for everybody. So next time you are around the area make sure to stop in, at least to get a quick bite! Read Less
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Living The Life In Chapel Hill, NC 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 26, 2012) When I lived in Chapel Hill I found that there was quite a bit to do and that it was a pretty nice area to live in. I would recommend it to everybody for a few reasons.

One of the reasons I would recommend it is because of all the attractions there are to do. Most of the attrac ...Read More tions are historical attractions, geared toward the older crowd. They are very interesting for most people though. There are also quite a bit of sports related activities. This is one of the places that had almost any sports event that I could possibly want to put my kids in. I thought stock car racing was one of the more uncommon ones but also one of the best! When it comes to shopping there are your basic shopping needs. They had a few unique stores but nothing that really stood out. Don't get me wrong, there is a store for anything you could need, it's just nothing close to Manhattan shopping. The community was always very nice and caring. There are a lot of rural areas around and everybody respects everybody else's land. There is quite a bit of nightlife also. There are mainly a lot of little bars, but also some very nice clubs. I never had a problem finding nightlife while living here. The dining out options were amazing. They had almost any type of food you could possible want right there in Chapel Hill. I mean they had Greek, French, Irish, Mexican, and anything else you could think of. I loved going out to eat every weekend just to try new cultures of food.

Overall, I really did enjoy Chapel Hill. Of course every place has its ups and downs, but this place is very quiet. At the same time it has plenty to do for everybody. So next time you are around the area make sure to stop in, at least to get a quick bite! Read Less

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Chapel Hill? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Community Center Park
      Pritchard Park
      Greendale Park
      Booker Creek Basin Park
      Emily Braswell Perry Park
      Battle Park
      Memorial Grove
      Woodglen Public Patio

      Entertainment

      Silverspot Cinema
      Kidzu Children’s Museum
      Deep Dish Theater
      Forest Theatre
      Paul Green Theatre
      Morehead Planetarium
      Carmichael Auditorium
      Old Well

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      Chick-fil-A
      Cook Out
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Bruegger's Bagels
      Domino's
      Chopt
      Chipotle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Chapel Hill? Of all people who commute, 8.9% take public transportation in Chapel Hill.
      Drive to Work
      54%

      23% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      8% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Chapel Hill? The cost of living in Chapel Hill is 128/100 - which is 37% higher than North Carolina.
      Chapel Hill
      128

      28% 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 Chapel Hill? Chapel Hill crime rates are 2,174, which are 12% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      2,174 per 100k people

      6% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      6% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Chapel Hill? The median income in Chapel Hill is $75,249 which is 56% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $75,24936% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,89340% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Taylor Hall
      UNC Medical Center
      N. C. Cancer Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Chapel Hill Family Medicine
      Ketamine Wellness Institute (Chapel Hill)
      Fast Med Urgent Care
      Triangle Orthopaedic

      B- Housing

      What are Chapel Hill home prices? Chapel Hill home prices are $435,500 - which is 177% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $435,500136% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,22129% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      19% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Chapel Hill have good schools? The Chapel Hill graduation rate is 95% - which is 16% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      63%

      31% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      17% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Chapel Hill a good place to live? Chapel Hill has an overall rating of 91% from 28 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      28 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      95%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      26 total surveys

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