Pittsboro, North Carolina · ZIP 27312

Pittsboro — ZIP 27312

Pittsboro (27312) scores 80/100 — Good for North Carolina. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate 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 $580K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index79/100

Avg math proficiency64%

Avg reading proficiency69%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index31/100

Typical home value$580K

Median rent$1,802/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

$580K

Median Rent

$1,802/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

794

Violent Crime

129

Property Crime

665

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Chatham 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
Chatham Grove Elementary	PK–05	683	80%	77%
Perry W Harrison Elementary	PK–05	262	77%	72%
Northwood High	09–12	634	65%	72%
Pittsboro Elementary	PK–04	503	57%	57%
George M. Horton Middle	05–08	414	54%	53%
Willow Oak Montessori	KG–08	281	52%	77%
Seaforth High	09–12	1,088	Not reported	77%

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

22,443

Median Income

$103K

Homeownership

81%

Median Age

49.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27312 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. 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 27312 has a school score of 79/100. 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 27312 is approximately $580K. 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 27312 in Pittsboro has an overall NeighborScore of 80/100. 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.