Chapel Hill, NC
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 56,431 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
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.
| Population [details] | 56,431 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 73.1% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 354.04 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 74.70% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 48.84 °F/29.09 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 88.41 °F/68.64 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 43.73 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 101 |
| Cost of living [details] | 97.5 |
| State sales tax | 4.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Charlotte (108.97 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | RALEIGH-DURHAM INTERNATIONAL (15.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Health and fitness, Trails and wildlife |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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