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Carrboro, NC Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Carrboro home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

5.0
Average City Rating
21,190
Population Estimate
$365,564
Median Home Value
95.5%
Employment Rate
70.6%
Bachelor's Degree+

Carrboro City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Carrboro home.

5.0
(1 Reviews)

Inna Shapiro

Carrboro, North Carolina, is a town that has captured my heart for several compelling reasons. Its unique, eclectic atmosphere stands out, embracing diversity and creativity. The Carrboro Farmers' Market, focusing on local and sustainable agriculture, fosters a strong sense of community. The town's legendary live music scene, diverse culinary options, and vibrant community events make it a haven for entertainment and food lovers. Carrboro's commitment to social justice, sustainability, and its warm and welcoming community are truly inspiring. Carrboro's charm, culture, and sense of belonging make it a unique and treasured place I'm grateful to call my own.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of October 2026

HOUSING DATA (October 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$333
Median Listing Price$444,250
Median Days on Market56
Active Listings43
New Listings12
Total Listings (Active + Pending)71
Avg Listing Price$507,985
Avg Listing Price Change MoM-8%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY-0%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size2.97
Family Dual Income62
Median Household Income$58,702
Median Individual Income$32,895
Home Ownership42.8%
Home Value$365,564
Median Rent$1,078
Rent Burden33.6%
Poverty15.7%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED4.9%
  • Highschool Education8.2%
  • Some College16.3%
  • Bachelors Degree29.2%
  • Graduate Degree41.4%
  • Total College or Above70.6%
  • Stem Degree59.2%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male45.7%
  • Female54.3%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married40.3%
  • Divorced12.0%
  • Never Married43.8%
  • Widowed4.0%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityCarrboro
State IDNC
Population21,190

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1822.8%
19–2922.8%
30–3914.6%
40–4913.6%
Age Group% of Population
50–5911.5%
60–699.2%
70–793.4%
80+2.0%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation74.5%
Unemployment Rate4.5%
Disabled8.7%

ETHNICITY

White73.7%
Black11.0%
Asian9.4%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other1.3%
Multiple4.2%

OTHER

Hispanic7.1%
Limited English3.3%
Health Uninsured9.0%
Veteran4.6%

Local Discussions

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Carrboro, NC for first-time home buyers?

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Top Real Estate Agents in Carrboro, NC

Laura Morgan

Compass

Chapel Hill, NC

5.0 (26 reviews)

6 Years of Experience

Blair Nell

Boro Realty

Carrboro, NC

5.0 (35 reviews)

12 Years of Experience

Inna Shapiro

Keller Williams United

Chapel Hill, NC

5.0 (39 reviews)

11 Years of Experience

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Neighborhoods in Carrboro, NC

Get to know neighborhoods in Carrboro, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Weatherhill Pointe, Carrboro

    Weatherhill Pointe ↗

    Median asking price
    $330,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    49
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5.5/10 · 4 schools

  • Lincoln Park, Carrboro

    Lincoln Park ↗

    Median asking price
    $332,450
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    18
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6/10 · 3 schools

  • Tennis Club Estates, Carrboro

    Tennis Club Estates ↗

    Median asking price
    $280,750
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    18
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6/10 · 3 schools

  • Webbwood, Carrboro

    Webbwood ↗

    Median asking price
    $540,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    13
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    7/10 · 4 schools

  • Berryhill, Carrboro

    Berryhill ↗

    Median asking price
    $495,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    7
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5.5/10 · 4 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.

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