Durham metro, NC relocation guide
Moving to Roxboro, NC
$248,995Median listing price
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About Roxboro
Roxboro is the Person County seat in the northern part of the metro, about 30 miles north of Durham along US-501. A historic tobacco and textile market town, its downtown centers on the courthouse square and Main Street's commercial historic district. Mayo Lake and Hyco Lake nearby draw boaters and anglers.
Home prices in Roxboro
The median listing price in Roxboro is $248,995.
Top places in Roxboro
- Downtown Roxboro and the courthouse square
- The Kirby Theater
- Depot Street
- Mayo Lake
- Person County Museum of History
Commuting from Roxboro
- To downtown Durham: approximately 40 minutes (~30 miles via US-501; traffic-sensitive).
- To UNC–Chapel Hill: approximately 45–50 minutes (~35 miles; traffic-sensitive).
- To Research Triangle Park: approximately 50 minutes (~40 miles via US-501/I-85; traffic-sensitive).
Schools in Roxboro
Public schools: Person 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.
Roxboro FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Roxboro, NC?
The median listing price in Roxboro is $248,995. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Roxboro, NC?
To downtown Durham: approximately 40 minutes (~30 miles via US-501; traffic-sensitive). - Which school district serves Roxboro, NC?
Roxboro is served by Person 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.