Durham metro, NC relocation guide
Moving to Efland, NC
About Efland
Efland is a census-designated place in Orange County with a 2020 census population of 852, located along U.S. Route 70 — 3 miles west of Hillsborough and 5 miles east of Mebane, with I-85 access at exit 160. Originally called Green Springs, Efland grew up as a mill village around the railroad, and its core still mixes historic mill houses with newer homes. The Efland Ruritan Club (chartered 1981) anchors community life with an annual rodeo, tractor pulls, and 4th of July and Christmas parades.
Home prices in Efland
Home prices in Efland vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Efland
- The David Faucette House (circa 1820, NRHP-listed; shown in the Commons photo below)
- Efland Ruritan Club grounds
- Farmland along U.S. 70 (shown in the Commons photo below)
- The Soccer.com Center fields next to Gravelly Hill Middle School
Commuting from Efland
- To downtown Durham: approximately 25–30 minutes (~20 miles via I-85/I-40; traffic-sensitive).
- To UNC–Chapel Hill: approximately 20 minutes (~15 miles; traffic-sensitive).
- To Research Triangle Park: approximately 25 minutes (~18 miles; traffic-sensitive).
Schools in Efland
Public schools: Orange County Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Efland FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Efland, NC?
Home prices in Efland vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Efland, NC?
To downtown Durham: approximately 25–30 minutes (~20 miles via I-85/I-40; traffic-sensitive). - Which school district serves Efland, NC?
Efland is served by Orange County Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.