Living in Chapel Hill (North Carolina)
Chapel Hill (North Carolina) is a large place in North Carolina, United States, home to 59,568 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 5%, #425 of 9,474), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 12%, #1,935 of 16,523), single pensioners (top 12%, #1,112 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Chapel Hill (North Carolina)
- It is part of Greater Durham, 16 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 43 min and sets around 23:06; in late June it sets around 2:36.
How Chapel Hill (North Carolina) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 61 | #1,666 of 11,898 | #17 of 324 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #5,330 of 9,771 | #173 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #3,163 of 8,006 | #55 of 199 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #2,085 of 6,237 | #32 of 124 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #425 of 9,474 | #1 of 256 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #1,112 of 9,474 | #5 of 256 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #1,459 of 10,762 | #8 of 283 | Map |
| Single professional | 52 | #2,622 of 4,537 | #14 of 75 | Map |
| Young professional | 54 | #2,617 of 4,444 | #14 of 74 | Map |
| DINKS | 56 | #2,170 of 3,053 | #15 of 46 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #1,993 of 7,271 | #43 of 150 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #2,190 of 6,227 | #15 of 122 | Map |
| Car-free household | 53 | #2,492 of 3,933 | #14 of 60 | Map |
| Student | 74 | #582 of 2,119 | #9 of 27 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 48 | #2,880 of 8,006 | #82 of 199 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 35 | #7,790 of 12,111 | #282 of 328 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 47 | #2,649 of 4,114 | #15 of 66 | Map |
| Expat professional | 65 | #2,475 of 7,271 | #13 of 150 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 69 | #2,025 of 9,474 | #4 of 256 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 57 | #5,092 of 18,063 | #156 of 491 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 46 | #1,935 of 16,523 | #27 of 446 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 37 | #11,447 of 18,063 | #452 of 491 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #3,102 of 16,523 | #14 of 446 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #2,994 of 21,167 | #19 of 580 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,758 of 12,111 | #2 of 328 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #850 of 6,413 | #4 of 157 | Map |
| Business owner | 70 | #2,007 of 12,111 | #14 of 328 | Map |
| Digital native | 51 | #2,193 of 4,750 | #13 of 79 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Carrboro 2 km
- Briar Chapel 11 km
- Durham (North Carolina) 17 km
- Hillsborough (North Carolina) 18 km
- Morrisville (North Carolina) 23 km
- Apex 27 km
- Mebane 28 km
- Cary (North Carolina) 28 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.