Carrboro, NC

Living in Carrboro

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Bikeability 89
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Walkability 70
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Commute 60
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Public Transit 79
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Affordability 47
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 45
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 52
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Schools 66
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Residents

21k Population +2.2k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
71% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
50% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black11%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate8%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree41%

Households

Family household50%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty
26  mi Average Commute
72% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector49%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts64%
Sales and office17%
Service12%

Commute

Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van69%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation13%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$369k Median Home Value +$41k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$932 Median Monthly Rent +$259 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied +7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached42%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas37%

Crime

Violent Crime in Carrboro

United States45
North Carolina20
Durham Metro Area4
Orange County5

Property Crime in Carrboro

United States48
North Carolina30
Durham Metro Area8
Orange County13

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (72%)(25%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton77%
Donald Trump19%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 4 2
Feb 43 3 1
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 60 3 0
Nov 51 3 0
Dec 42 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Carrboro

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding37
Tornado15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Carrboro, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Carrboro, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Carrboro, NC

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Duke University
10 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Carrboro, NC

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Duke Regional Hospital
13 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Carrboro, NC

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