Geography
Tar Heel country is located at the edge of North Carolina's Piedmont region.
Cultural Attractions
The University of North Carolina has three art museums, and the North Carolina Botanical Gardens.
Recreation
A sea of loyal fans adorned in Carolina blue-and-white can be found at any of the Tar Heels's sporting events throughout the year.
Historical
The city's main throughfare, Franklin Street, was named after Benjamin Franklin in the 1790s.
Fun Fact
Singer and songwriter James Taylor not only writes songs about Chapel Hill ("Carolina in My Mind") but also was born and raised here.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 58,307
- Population under 55:
- 79.5%
- Population over 55:
- 20.5%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Average
- Closest large city:
- Raleigh
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 88°F July High, 28°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $46,292
- Median home price:
- $323,247
- Average property tax:
- $4,974
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 5.8%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 10
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 16
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/1
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 17/2
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 29/2
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 256
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