Town in North Carolina, United States

Carrboro

$417kMedian Home
307Days with 5+ hrs sun
72°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation21kCenter elevation463 ft
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Carrboro is a town in Orange County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 21,295 at the 2020 census. The town, which is part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill combined statistical area, was named after North Carolina industrialist Julian S. Carr.Wikipedia

Temperatures vary across four distinct seasons. Rain falls fairly evenly through the year. Spring and fall feel like real transition seasons. Humidity stays elevated through most of the year. Air quality can be a watchout.

Four seasonsMild winter temperaturesEven rainfallThe Paris of the Piedmont, Shadow City
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Place

Where It Is

Location Context
Carrboro, North Carolina
Latitude35.91°
Longitude-79.08°
Population21k
Center elevation463 ft

State Context

North CarolinaU.S. state

North Carolina is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, South Carolina to the south, Georgia to the southwest, and Tennessee to the west. The state is the 28th-largest and ninth-most populous of the United States. Along with South Carolina, it makes up the Carolinas region of the East Coast.Wikipedia

Income tax: Flat 4.25%Avg sales tax: 7.00%Property tax: 0.70%Official school data available

About the Region

Southeast

The Southeast spans Atlantic and Gulf coastal areas, inland cities, and Appalachian communities. Atlanta, Charlotte, and the Raleigh-Durham area are examples of metropolitan settings within a region that also includes smaller towns and rural areas.

Coastal exposure, elevation, and distance inland matter when comparing climate and natural hazards. A mountain community need not share the conditions of a Florida coastal city. Use the local climate and available risk information; housing costs and services also vary by place.

Outdoors

Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age33 yrs
College Educated70%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home22%of workforce
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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$1,768/mo
Median rent
$417k
Median home price
Rent burden28% of income
Household Income
$77k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Safety Score
74
Walk Score
29
School Rating
7.5/10
Internet
Fiber
76%
Cable
96%
address availability
The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
307
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

84% of the year
Avg High Temp
72°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Humidity year-round
73% warm season / 70% cool season
Comfort Score
79/100
Great
Temp Swing
38°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
50"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
3"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
43
Good · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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Humidity Through The Year
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humid summers
Summer 73% · Winter 70% · Apr-Aug 61-76%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Wildfire Risk
minimal
FEMA rating
Poor Air Days
14 days
per year with AQI > 100
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