Carrboro

Welcome To Carrboro

Tracing its origins back to a mill town, Carrboro is a modern day cultural incubator located just west of Chapel Hill. Carrboro's classic downtown is anchored by Carr Mill Mall, a converted cotton mill that now houses a variety of shops and restaurants.

Arts and Culture : Nicknamed "Paris of the Piedmont" by the locals, Carrboro prides itself on its eclectic, organic arts and cultural scene.

Small Town feel: A population of 20,000 in Carrboro means that whether you're at Tyler's Tap Room or Crook's Corner, you're likely to bump into a friendly neighbor.

Agent Picks

Cat's Cradle

WThe Cat's Cradle is a legendary local music venue that has played host to many famous musicians in their early days including R.E.M., Nirvana, and the Dave Matthews Band.

Carrboro Farmers Market

Started in 1977, the Carrboro Farmers Market welcomes farmers and artisans from within a 50-mile radius of the town. Hosted year-round, note that dogs aren't permitted, so leave your four-legged friends at home!

The Honeysuckle Teahouse

Besides selling seasonal apothecary items, "garden to glass" artisanal beverages, and health conscious bites, Honeysuckle also offers WiFi, live music, myriad educational workshops, yoga, and monthly garden tours.

Property Listings

Price

Living Area

Pending

MLS® 10124390

$615,000

133 Circadian Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,768 Sq.Ft.

Listed by Kelly Lowry

For Sale

MLS® 10118172

Carrboro, NC

21,170 people live in Carrboro, where the median age is 34 and the average individual income is $53,514. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,170

Total Population

34 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$53,514

Average individual Income

Carrboro, NC

There's plenty to do around Carrboro, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

12

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

72

Very Bikeable

Bike Score

20

Minimal Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Loving Kindness Yoga School, Kotox Taekwondo N, and Within Wellness.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Loving Kindness Yoga School page on Yelp Search 204 W Main St on Google Maps	Active	1.28 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kotox Taekwondo N page on Yelp Search 602 Jones Ferry Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.31 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Within Wellness page on Yelp	Active	1.99 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Crossfit Chapel Hill page on Yelp Search 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd on Google Maps	Active	3.21 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Little Dipper Wellness page on Yelp	Active	1.99 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Spira Pilates Studio page on Yelp Search 601 W Main St on Google Maps	Active	0.99 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Flow Healing Arts page on Yelp	Beauty	1.99 miles	30 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the ashlyn & co page on Yelp Search 400 West Rosemary St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.7 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Styles by Jazz page on Yelp Search 406 W Rosemary St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.7 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Human Hair page on Yelp Search 333 W Rosemary St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.77 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Chapel Hill Massage Collective page on Yelp Search 930 Mlk Jr Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.91 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Monarch Brow & Facial Studio page on Yelp Search 304 W Weaver St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.23 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tigerbox Beauty page on Yelp Search 304 W Weaver St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.24 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Carrboro, NC

Population Households Employment

Carrboro has 9,415 households, with an average household size of 2.24. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Carrboro do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 21,170 people call Carrboro home. The population density is 3,269.3 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,170

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34

Median Age

49.75 / 50.25%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

9,415

Total Households

2.24

Average Household Size

$53,514

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Carrboro, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Carrboro. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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