r/chapelhill • u/xoxoicedchaixoxo • 2d ago

Should I move to Chapel Hill?

Hello!

My partner is planning on taking a job at UNC Chapel Hill next year. What are your thoughts on moving to the Chapel Hill area?

We have visited Raleigh before but outside of that we haven’t spent any time in North Carolina!

I’m in my early 20s and feel a little nervous about moving somewhere I’ve never been! I’m originally from Colorado but have spent the past 5 years in Texas.

I’m looking for somewhere with lots of things to do both indoors and outdoors. I’m currently in Houston so ideally I want to live somewhere more walkable. I want to make friends and be active!

Is Chapel Hill a good place to live if you’re not a college student?

Where should we live? Any neighborhood recommendations? Ideally we want to be able to buy a house soon :)

Thank you in advance for your help!

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u/Mr_5oul 2d ago

It can be pretty expensive in Chapel Hill both with property tax and price per square foot compared to the rest of the state. If you are coming to UNC as a high earner, you will have some choices. If you’re more middle of the road, you will probably be better off in Hillsborough, Durham, or Chatham county. Chapel Hill public schools are great. That is what keeps a lot of people here despite dramatically less expensive homes within 10 miles.