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Community Information
A Stroll Down Franklin Street
Chapel Hill is a blend of lifestyles that appeals to all ages. Strolling down Franklin Street one finds that Chapel Hill is more than a sleepy little village. Here young and old alike find numerous shops and fine restaurants to appeal to a wide range of tastes. The University provides intellectual, cultural, and recreational experience for students and residents alike. A town with charm, spirit, and hospitality makes Chapel Hill an excellent choice for singles, families, and retirees.
Area Links
Chapel Hill Downtown Commission
Chapel Hill/Carrboro Chamber of Commerce
Chatham County Chamber of Commerce
Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
Chapel Hill/Orange Visitors Bureau
Chapel Hill/Carrboro City Schools
Orange County Schools
Chatham County Schools
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Cost of Living
| Average Housing Prices (2006): |
$362,710 All
$449,951 Single family |
| Average new home prices: |
$494,052 All
$764,644 Single family |
| Average resold home prices: |
$335,716 All
$424,572 Single family |
| Average Rent: |
$769/month |
| Cost of Living Index per Chamber of Commerce - 106.6, where 100 is national median index (2006) |
Population: Estimated 2003
| Chapel Hill |
52,440 |
| Carrboro |
17,300 |
| Orange County |
124,818 |
Property Taxes
| Chapel Hill |
$1.6755/$100 valuation |
| Carrboro |
$1.8072/$100 valuation |
| County |
$.99-$1.20/$100 valuation depending on fire district |
| Chapel Hill-Carrboro School District Tax |
$.22/$100 valuation |
| Local state tax |
6.75% |
| State income tax |
6-7.75% |
Tax Information
| Chapel Hill |
(919)968-2759 |
| Carrboro |
(919)942-8541 |
| Orange County |
(919)967-9251 |
| State Tax |
(919)733-4682 |
Chapel Hill-Carrboro School SAT Scores
Chapel Hill High |
2006
1202 |
2007
1176 |
East Chapel Hill High |
2006
1175 |
2007
1193 |
District Wide |
2006
1189 |
2007
1185 |
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