Carrboro, North Carolina

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Southeast Durham-Chapel Hill, NC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.3

C-

out of 100

Overview

Carrboro is a North Carolina city with a population of approximately 21,103, part of the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $429,889. Median household income is $76,933.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 21,103 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $429,889 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $76,933 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23.5 minutes
  • Part of the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

21,103

Source: Census ACS

$429,889

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$76,933

Source: Census ACS

23.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

29

Source: Walk Score

126 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Orange County (county-level results)

75%
24%
Democrat 65,444
Republican 20,806
Leans D+51.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 47.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 49.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 62.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 29/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.3

Location

Carrboro, NC (35.9124, -79.0818)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.