Carrboro

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• Population: 57646
• Area: 19 square miles
• Major Highways: I-40
• Avg. Home Price: New $239,688 Resale $196,688
• Major Governing Body: Town Council
• Chamber Info: (919)967-7075

Chapel Hill and her sister city, Carrboro, form the smallest of the three points of the Research Triangle area. Chapel Hill is unique in its lifestyle and uncommonly beautiful in its scenery. It is considered an ideal place to live by many, and residents take great pride in its enticing quality of life.

Called the "Southern Part of Heaven," Chapel Hill is a university town, which has preserved the quaintness and charm of a village while enjoying the amenities of a lively, cosmopolitan metropolis.

The completion of the 1-40 interchange has provided improved access and promoted residential and commercial growth.

Additionally, several cooperative research projects between corporations in the Research Triangle Park, the town and the university are attracting service and supply firms. This new growth and development adds even greater variety to an unusually diverse university town.

Located in Orange County, Chapel Hill is approximately 10-15 minutes from the Research Triangle Park and 35 minutes from Raleigh. The town's permanent population is 44,000, which swells to well over 60,000 when the university is in full session.

Chapel Hill is home to the University of North Carolina. Founded in 1795, it is the nation's first and oldest state supported university.

The history Of Chapel Hill is linked to the university and the college continues to be the town's major employer. It serves as a focal point for many community activities including theater, concerts, guest speakers and championship sports.

The downtown area borders the scenic campus with its historic and modern buildings, tremendous oaks, parks and arboretums. The heart of town is Franklin Street with small shops and restaurants. The bustling activity of students and shoppers on Franklin Street has been revered by visitors for years. It presents a quaintness that is part of the charm of this unique community.

The town is nationally recognized for its high quality public education system. Excellent health care services are provided by North Carolina Memorial Hospital and by nearby medical services in Durham.

The diversity of the population stimulates an astounding array of cultural, entertainment, recreational and enrichment offerings. A few of the special attractions are the Morehead Planetarimn, the Arts Center, the North Carolina Botanical Gardens and the Ackland Museum.

Chapel Hill and Carrboro are distinct communities with separate governments but a common school system. The towns share all amenities including the YMCA and a gymnastics center.

Chapel Hill and Carrboro offer big city life and small town living. The cosmopolitan atmosphere, abundant resources and amenities, and the aura of the best college town in America contribute to the charm and appeal of this community. The youthful enthusiasm of the student population blends easily with professionals, executives, artists, retirees and world-famous people, all fitting naturally into a way of life that is Chapel Hill and Carrboro.

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