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Chapel Hill
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Chapel Hill is a lively college town in North Carolina, home to the University of North Carolina and a busy arts and food scene. Its leafy streets and lively cultural calendar attract students, families, and visitors year-round. Despite its small population, Chapel Hill punches above its weight in dining, entertainment, and charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
1,717
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.91°, -79.06°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,865
Local Cost
$2,080
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
15.3°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
4.8°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
-18.3°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1186 mm
Internet Speed
325 Mbps
Upload
198 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
69
Coworking
0
Cafes
20
Nightlife
29
Parks
20
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1714.0
Airport
RDU
Distance
24 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 27 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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