Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
12%
Carrboro
Carrboro, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,164
Population
20,834
Renter Mix
63% Rent
A progressive community with urban amenities and Southern charm
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Located just 12 miles outside of Durham, North Carolina, the lively city of Carrboro offers residents vibrant urban amenities with suburban charm. Carrboro neighbors the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, bringing students to the city, accompanied by a youthful, college town vibe.
Zoned into Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, residents appreciate the wonderful public schools in the area, as well as access to public transportation. Carrboro’s downtown area offers retail shopping, local restaurants, and entertainment for all ages. Try any one of the delicious eateries in town, particularly along Main Street. While you’re there, catch a concert at Cat’s Cradle and enjoy talented local artists.
Carrboro houses part of the Carolina North Forest and Bolin Creek Park with nearby hiking and biking trails. Visit the city’s largest park, Hank Anderson III Community Park, to access an off-leash dog park, baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts, playground, fishing pond, and more. Apartments are relatively affordable in the area, so find your ideal rental and join this bustling, progressive community.
Explore the City
Some residents enjoy a walk in the woods on one of the trails in Outer Chapel Hill.
Thai Station sits along Carrboro's railroad tracks in Downtown Carrboro.
Downtown Carrboro has been named one of the most bike-friendly places in the United States.
Downtown Carrboro's murals make it a fun place to live.
Buses run nonstop in downtown Carrboro, connecting students to UNC.
Weaver Street is a popular place to enjoy Downtown Carrboro while sitting outside.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$77,385
Average: $100,688
Education
10,614
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,913
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Carrboro has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
63%
Non-Renters
37%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Carrboro, NC is $953 for a studio, $1,156 for one bedroom, $1,330 for two bedrooms, and $1,735 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carrboro has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,156/month
672 Sq Ft
House
$2,226/month
1,114 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Carrboro, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
501 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
870 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- KidZu Children's Museum
- Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
- Coker Arboretum
- North Carolina Botanical Garden
- Johnston Mill Nature Preserve
Military Bases
Airports
- Raleigh-Durham International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.