Chapel Hill : North Carolina
Living a Outdoor Oriented Lifestyle in Chapel Hill, North_Carolina
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Where to Retire in Chapel Hill and Home Prices
Housing choices are extremely varied. Its residential neighborhoods have a range of architectural styles that complement the university’s Georgian style. There is every type of retirement community nearby including golf communities, mixed generation villages, and assisted living facilities (See Active Adult Communities link at top left). Condos and apartments are also available.
The median price of homes in Chapel Hill is higher than elsewhere in North Carolina and nationally. Prices will vary dramatically depending on how far you get from the center of town (farther away the cheaper), and what type of housing you want (planned communities will generally be more expensive per square foot). The NAR reported the average selling price in the Durham-Chapel Hill area was $458,500 in the 3rd quarter of 2022, reflecting a 10% rise from a year earlier.
What Is Special about Chapel Hill
• Traditional college town integrating “gown and town” • A variety of housing choices for retirees • University of North Carolina culture and nationally famous sports • Superb medical facilities • Moderate year round climate • Organic and natural foods: Foster’s Market and Fresh Market • A liberal enclave • Morehead Planetarium
What Is Not Special about Chapel Hill
Traffic and overdevelopment can be a problem. Real estate prices in Chapel Hill proper are quite expensive, almost double the national average.
Climate and Physical Environment
Chapel Hill is located in rolling hills in central North Carolina. It is 3 hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains as well as the Atlantic Coast. Summers are hot and winters milder than in the northeast.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Chapel Hill was Named America's "Foodiest Small Towns by Bon Appetit. Nearby Raleigh offers museums, art shows, symphony orchestra concerts, and many performing arts events. The local music scene is very active, some of takes place in the many bars and clubs. Performing arts opportunities are provided by the universities in the area, mainly UNC and Duke. There are some festivals throughout the year.
Crime
The crime rate in Chapel Hill is below average.
Medical Facilities
UNC Hospital is one of the top teaching hospitals in the world with more than 750 physicians. Duke University hospital and others are available in nearby Durham.
Transportation
Raleigh Durham International Airport is a convenient hub just 19 miles away. Chapel Hill Transit offers daily bus service. Amtrak offers service in Durham (11 miles).
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