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Carrboro, North Carolina · ZIP 27516

Carrboro — ZIP 27516

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Carrboro (27516) scores 73/100 — Good for Carrboro. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $615K.

73OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index81/100
Avg math proficiency70%
Avg reading proficiency70%
Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index30/100
Typical home value$615K
Median rent$2,272/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$615K

Median Rent

$2,272/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,145

Violent Crime

109

Property Crime

1,036

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Orange County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Chapel Hill High09–121,608
87%
85%
Seawell ElementaryPK–05416
80%
78%
Morris Grove ElementaryPK–05383
79%
74%
Woods CharterKG–12515
78%
83%
McDougle ElementaryPK–05497
77%
68%
Smith Middle06–08763
72%
75%
Scroggs ElementaryPK–05410
71%
71%
Margaret B. Pollard Middle06–08736
69%
69%
Culbreth Middle06–08632
64%
66%
McDougle Middle06–08659
63%
67%
FPG ElementaryPK–05536
59%
58%
Northside ElementaryPK–05412
46%
46%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

46,372

Median Income

$106K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

36.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27516 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 27516 has a school score of 81/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 27516 is approximately $615K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 27516 in Carrboro has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.