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Carrboro, NC
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Population: 21,237
Home Price: $396,800
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Overview
Carrboro is a small city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 21,237. Carrboro has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
24.0 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Carrboro, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Carrboro
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$43,407
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$76,599
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Carrboro
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
32.6
43.3
42.3
Gender
Carrboro
North Carolina
United States
Male
46.4%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
53.6%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Carrboro
North Carolina
United States
White
67.0%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
15.3%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.6%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
8.5%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.4%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.2%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Carrboro
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$396,800
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,044
$682
$801
Family Households
41.5%
41.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
28.5%
28.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
42.0%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
58.0%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Carrboro
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.1%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
7.1%
7.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
14.5%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
5.2%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
26.4%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Carrboro
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
65.0%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
68.0%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Carrboro
North Carolina
United States
Murder
NA
7.8
3.0
Rape
NA
49.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
72.2
40.7
Assault
NA
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Carrboro
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
NA
751.0
336.1
Theft
NA
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
184.7
167.1
Arson
NA
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Carrboro, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
hot dog
gluten free
fast food
food truck
hot dogs
vegan
plant based
cooking
ice cream
middle eastern
seafood
specialty coffee
pie
nutrition
culinary
beer
red wine
desserts
low carb
basketball
duke basketball
college basketball
womens sports
boston sports
country music
sports teams
pittsburgh sports
video games
cleveland sports
college football
football
nba
hockey
nhl
nfl
recruiting
digital creators
uga football
ncaa
inspired by
creative writing
creative
library
nft artist
fine art
childrens books
digital creators
art museum
character design
immersive experience
painting
abstract
visual art
artists
special collections
designer illustrator
performing arts
craft
photography
spare time
video games
books
comic books
anime
casual gamer
collector
photography
cosplay
architecture photography
niche
fitness
metal guitarist
genre fiction
gaming
ifwtwa
apple products
fishing
youtuber
toys
sports
awardwinning writer
independent student newspaper
local news
marketing
creative
journalism
digital creators
tv
producer
awardwinning
arts
battle rap
pop culture
influencer
communications
special events
performing arts
publicity
comedy
sports
science technology
summer
space
native plant
arts
recreation department
special events
photography
nature
cultural practices
lodging
santuary
natural light
frisbee
visitors
fly fishing
winter
fishing
mountain
wegmans
food truck
pharmacy
local businesses
grocery store
online ordering
gas station
grocery stores
advertising
collections
yard sale
walgreens
jewelry
vans
restaurant
restaurants
mall
pickup
prints stickers
harris teeter
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