Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill

North Carolina

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General Info
Population59,568
Center Elevation486 ft(148 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$615,307
Median Rent
$1,835
Median Income$85,940
Rent Burden26%
Climate & Risks
Days with 5+ Hours of Sun307 days/yr
Avg. High72°F
Avg. Low53°F
Comfort Score78/100Great
Temp Swing38°F
Annual Precipitation50"(127 cm)
Annual Snowfall3"(8 cm)
Air Quality
AQI 43 (Avg)14 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Transit Score
60
Safety Score78 / 100
School Rating7.5/10
Internet Access
Fiber: 69%Cable: 90%
Demographics
Median Age25.6 years
College Educated77%
Remote Workers25%
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