About the Carrboro, North Carolina AreaCarrboro is a progressive community within five miles of Chapel Hill, and the University of North Carolina. Carrboro is considered a suburb, and its proximity to the triangle cities of Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh provide access to the best in cultural attractions (including the numerous fine art museums), performing arts offerings, and outstanding dining and shopping choices. Carrboro is known as “The Paris of the Piedmont”, because it has a thriving and ever-growing arts scene. The estimated population of Carrboro in July, 2004 was 16,429. Location Carrboro is a suburb located in Orange County, North Carolina, in the Durham metropolitan area. Geography/Terrain The total land area of Carrboro is 4.5 square miles, and it is at an elevation of 460 feet. Distance to 3 closest major cities Durham is the closest large city. It is 13 miles northeast of Carrboro. Raleigh is 31 miles southeast of Carrboro. Chapel Hill, Fearrington, Hillsborough, Pittsboro, Saxapahaw, Mebane, and Morrisville are all within 20 miles of Carrboro. Jobs The primary industries providing employment in Carrboro are; educational, health and social services (40.4%), arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services (12%), professional, scientific, management, and administrative services (11.8%). The average commute for Carrboro residents who are employed elsewhere is 20 minutes. Housing The Chapel Hill-Carrboro area is an increasingly desirable place to live, and the housing prices in Orange County are reflecting that. The average time a listed home is on the market is less than three months. The average selling price for single-family detached homes in Carrboro is $230,000+, for a house that averages in size at 1614 square feet. Carrboro is a good place to look for homes in the $200,000 - $400,000 range, and the town is located only 3 miles from Chapel Hill, which has higher home prices. Parks/Sports/Recreation/Golf Carrboro and the entire Triangle area has an abundance of recreational opportunities. There are fabulous county and state parks on local lakes and rivers, guaranteeing plenty of choices for water activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing. On land; hiking, biking, and camping are just a few of the outdoor pleasures that Orange County residents enjoy in the warmer months. In addition to the 60+ parks to explore throughout the region, locals can easily visit either the North Carolina coast and its ocean beaches, or the majesty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Either excursion is less than a three hour drive from Carrboro. Chapel Hill is only 3 miles from Carrboro, so residents can take full advantage of the wonderful parks and recreation facilities there, including many parks with sports fields, indoor gymnasiums and pools, tennis courts, playgrounds and picnic areas. While there are no golf courses in the town of Carrboro, there are many within a short distance, including all the Chapel Hill courses. Hillsborough, which is only 13 miles away, has an 18-hole public course at the Cedar Grove Golf Course, And an 18-hole semi-private course at the Occoneechee Golf Club. Special Attractions/Events One of the main local attractions in Carrboro is the fabulous Farmer’s Market. When it was created in 1977, it was one of the first markets to bring goods from farmers directly to their customers. A requirement of the market is that everything sold must be produced or grown within a 50 mile radius of the town. The market features organic and conventional produce, baked goods, local cheeses, and crafts. Carrboro has a vibrant music scene, with one of the best live-music clubs in the country, the Cat’s Cradle. Also of renown is the Carrboro Music Festival, which celebrates local musicians by hosting multiple performances in the downtown area. The Carrboro Arts Center is also well-known for its live musical performances, as well as for hosting theatrical events, dance performances, art exhibits, and offering classes for children. Another arts-related annual event is the Carrboro International Poetry Festival, which was created by Patrick Herron, former Carrboro Poet Laureate. Carrboro Day is another annual festival, held in the spring, as is the yearly Buggy Festival. Interesting Facts/Historic Buildings and Places Carrboro was named for mill owner Julian Shakespeare Carr. The community was at one time named Venable, and it was originally known as West End. The area was settled around a railroad stop located approximately one mile west of the University of North Carolina. The population began to grow when the Alberta Cotton Mill was built next to the railroad in 1890. Julian Carr bought the mill and other buildings in 1909, and opened the Durham Hosiery Mill. The original mill was to be demolished in 1975, but a community petition and fundraiser restored it as the Carr Mill Mall. Request my Free Chapel Hill, Durham and Carrboro Relocation Package. It's packed full of useful and important information about the Chapel Hill, Durham and Carrboro, North Carolina area. Don't move here without it! Remember: I'll send it to you for free and without obligation. Just fill out the form and I will send it right out... It's my job to know EVERYTHING about Chapel Hill, Durham and Carrboro! Ask me any question. Or request a FREE information package. There's no obligation, and I promise to get back to you quickly...
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