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Orange County

City in North Carolina, United States

Overview

Orange County, North Carolina blends small-town charm with a lively college town atmosphere, anchored by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the artistic spirit of Carrboro. Visitors can expect a mix of historic districts, local eateries, nature trails, and a thriving community committed to culture and sustainability.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
3,186,989
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.06°, -79.12°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,690
Local Cost
$1,760
Local Income
$4,000
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
15.0°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
4.4°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
-17.7°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1154 mm
Internet Speed
92 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
55 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RDU
Distance
36 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.

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 86/100.

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