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Chapel Hill in numbers
Chapel Hill is a college town and has a population of over 60,000, making it the 15th largest city in North Carolina. The city is a part of the Research Triangle, a region formed around the three major universities located in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Raleigh and Durham are both 30-40 minutes away from Chapel Hill.
The average 1 bedroom rent in Chapel Hill is $1,040 as of 2018. On the cheaper side, consider places like Downing Creek, The Oaks, and Finley Forest, with average rents between $1,000 and $1,200. Briar Chapel, Hope Valley, and Woodcroft have prices around $1,300 and $1,600.
In Downtown Chapel Hill, Governors Village, and Governors Club the prices go up to $1,800 to $3,300 per month. Chapel Hill’s median home value is $354,300, which is up 4% from 2016. The median household income is around 60k a year.
Easy to get around
If you aren’t a fan of driving, Chapel Hill has you covered. It’s ranked as the 24th best city for commuters in North Carolina. There is the availability of public transit, which has lessened traffic issues throughout the city, leading to less congestion during rush hours.
There are no bus fares. But the bus system in Chapel Hill is limited to basically Downtown, making the commute to surrounding neighborhoods difficult without a car. Chapel Hill also has a decent cycling infrastructure.
Carrboro is a neighboring area that includes excellent schools, diverse cultures, and a slightly lower cost of living, whereas the students make the rental market of Chapel Hill more complicated to deal with.
One of the smartest cities in US
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the oldest public universities in the country, with more than 24,000 students. NC State is 30 miles away and the acclaimed Duke University is in proximity.
UNC boasts a diverse enrollment of nearly 30,000 and is consistently named one of the best values for academic quality in higher education.
Chapel Hill has been ranked as one of the smartest cities in the country. Nearly 95 percent of Chapel Hill residents have a high school diploma, and 76 percent have earned a bachelor’s degree.
Sports fans love Chapel Hill for its athletic teams and recreational opportunities. You can cheer for the Durham Bulls Baseball Club and the Carolina Hurricanes hockey team.
The University of North Carolina basketball team, the Tar Heels, is a college basketball superpower. Chapel Hill has more than 350 acres of parkland and more than 730 acres of open space.
Great food, plenty of entertainment
Ranked as one of the “foodiest” cities in the country, Chapel Hill is an excellent place to find creative meals with fresh, local ingredients.
For those who are interested in high-level medical services, you’d be interested to know that UNC Healthcare, founded in 1998, provides an excellent standard of medical care throughout the Chapel Hill area.
The things to see and the places to visit in town:
- Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
- Ackland Art Museum
- Carolina Basketball Museum or the Chapel Hill Museum
- Kidzu Children’s Museums
- North Carolina Botanical Garden or Coker Arboretum
Chapel Hill has three historic residential districts:
- Franklin-Rosemary
- Cameron-McCauley
- Gimghoul
Employers in Chapel Hill
Top employers:
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- University of North Carolina Health Care System
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
- Orange County Schools, Orange County Government
- Town of Chapel Hill
- Aramark Food Support Services
- University of North Carolina Physicians Network
When you buy a home in Chapel Hill, you’re investing in a city with a very bright future, high-level education and opportunities all around. Welcome to North Carolina and the city of Chapel Hill!
Movers in Chapel Hill
At Distinctive Moving and Storage, we provide local and out-of-state moving services to all the residents in North Carolina. We are Chapel Hill Movers, local to the area, and licensed to operate. Contact Phone: (919)747-3262 | Check out or Specials on moves for NC residents
Services we offer
Local Moves
By local movers
By the hour, flat-rate, or not-to-exceed estimates. Moving within the state of North Carolina.
Long-distance Moving
For state to state moves
Based on the inventory of the items. Handled by our company. Direct and flexible delivery options.
Packing Services
And packing supplies
Pre-packing, full-packing and partial packing services. Moving or not, we are happy to help.
Short and Long-term Storage
Climate controlled storage available
We offer storage services for the clients with a move of any size. Flexible terms, easy payment schedule.
Professional Piano Movers
Years of experience handling fragile instruments
Upright, baby-grand, or a grand piano. We are experts with years of training in handling pianos.
Commercial Moves
Movers for your office, warehouse or shop.
Special rates for local businesses. Tailored estimates, and service. We can do it all, no exceptions.
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Hours of operation:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 3:00PM
Sunday: Closed.
Fully licensed and insured
NC License (C-2945)
USDOT: 3372637
MC: 1081463
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Main office:
Distinctive Moving and Storage L.L.C.
10520 Little Brier Creek Ln #202
Raleigh, NC, 27617
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