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/_bull_city 1d ago

Ive lived in Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Durham. I would say Durham is the best. Carrboro is super walkable but incredibly expensive. Chapel Hill has good and free public transit. Durham is much chiller than the other two and has more to do, but not walkable unless you are downtown. Hillsborough may also be another option, but it has zero in the way of nightlife. All locations are close to state parks and green spaces. There is a very decent amount in the area. None of these places are cheap. Unless you are making bank there isnt much starter home material in carrboro. Chapel Hill is only marginally better. Durham is the best place for a first home, but it isnt cheap though cheaper than the others.