Durham metro, NC relocation guide
Moving to Chapel Hill, NC
$649,000Median listing price
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About Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill is a university town incorporated in Orange and Durham counties, with a 2020 population of 61,960. Founded in 1793 around the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, it is centered on Franklin Street's shops, restaurants, and nightlife. UNC–Chapel Hill and UNC Health are the dominant employers and cultural forces.
Home prices in Chapel Hill
The median listing price in Chapel Hill is $649,000.
Top places in Chapel Hill
- UNC–Chapel Hill campus and the Old Well
- Franklin Street
- Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
- Ackland Art Museum
- Coker Arboretum
- Carolina Basketball Museum
- Southern Village
Commuting from Chapel Hill
- To downtown Durham: approximately 20–25 minutes (~10–12 miles via NC-147/15-501; traffic-sensitive).
- To Research Triangle Park: approximately 20–25 minutes (~12–15 miles via I-40; traffic-sensitive).
- UNC–Chapel Hill campus: in-town.
Chapel Hill FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Chapel Hill, NC?
The median listing price in Chapel Hill is $649,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Chapel Hill, NC?
To downtown Durham: approximately 20–25 minutes (~10–12 miles via NC-147/15-501; traffic-sensitive).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.