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Crime in Chapel Hill summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Chapel Hill. Key points include:
There were 1,717 total crimes in Chapel Hill in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Chapel Hill is 2,686.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Chapel Hill is 172.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Chapel Hill is 2,514.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Chapel Hill is 26.78% above the national average.
Total Crimes
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Crime In Chapel Hill Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Chapel Hill / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,717 | 2,686.8 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 110 | 172.1 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.6 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 29 | 45.4 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 72 | 112.7 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,607 | 2,514.6 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 217 | 339.6 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,271 | 1,988.9 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 119 | 186.2 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Chapel Hill summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Chapel Hill. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Chapel Hill is 133 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Chapel Hill is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Chapel Hill is $631,166.
The median income in Chapel Hill is $85,989.
Chapel Hill's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Chapel Hill Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Chapel Hill | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 209 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Chapel Hill, NC Weather
The average high in Chapel Hill is 70.7° and the average low is 47.7°.
There are 76.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.6 inches of precipitation each year with 3.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Chapel Hill |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 70.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Chapel Hill Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Chapel Hill
The current population in Chapel Hill is 61,607. The population has increased 11.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61,607 | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 59,889 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 58,919 | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 60,920 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 61,912 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 60,998 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 59,561 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 59,234 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 59,005 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 58,766 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 58,379 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 58,058 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 57,088 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 56,289 | 2.0% |
| 2010 | 55,180 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill is:
62.8% White with 38,670 White residents.
11.3% African American with 6,943 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 255 American Indian residents.
13.4% Asian with 8,232 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 347 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 2,487 Two Or More residents.
7.6% Hispanic with 4,658 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Chapel Hill | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.8% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 11.3% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 13.4% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.6% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill is 53.0% female with 32,656 female residents.
Chapel Hill is 47.0% male with 28,950 male residents.
| Gender | Chapel Hill | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chapel Hill for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Chapel Hill completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Chapel Hill completed 9-12th grade.
7.0% of adults in Chapel Hill completed high school / ged.
8.0% of adults in Chapel Hill completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Chapel Hill completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Chapel Hill completed bachelor's degree.
22.0% of adults in Chapel Hill completed master's degree.
10.0% of adults in Chapel Hill completed professional degree.
13.0% of adults in Chapel Hill completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Chapel Hill | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 7.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 8.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 22.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 10.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 13.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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9.3% of households in Chapel Hill earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Chapel Hill earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.8% of households in Chapel Hill earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.1% of households in Chapel Hill earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.2% of households in Chapel Hill earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.0% of households in Chapel Hill earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.2% of households in Chapel Hill earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.2% of households in Chapel Hill earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.3% of households in Chapel Hill earn $150,000 to $199,999.
23.5% of households in Chapel Hill earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Chapel Hill | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.1% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.2% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.0% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.2% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.2% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.3% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.5% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
