The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 27510 sells for about $490,000, or $285 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,476 a month.
ZIP 27510 — Carrboro
The 27510 housing market remains resilient, supported by strong demand from the university and research sectors despite a slight year-over-year price adjustment. Inventory levels are slowly increasing, providing more options for buyers while maintaining a competitive environment for well-priced homes. The market is currently characterized by steady activity and a balanced outlook for the coming quarters.
This ZIP is ideal for young professionals, university-affiliated families, and those seeking a walkable, progressive community with easy access to academic and research-based employment.
Median prices moved down 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 14.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 27510, Orange County NC
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Carrboro are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type. The area is considered safe and maintains a community-oriented atmosphere typical of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro region.
The area is served by the highly-rated Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district, which is consistently recognized for academic excellence and high graduation rates.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional tropical remnants; flood zones are primarily concentrated along local creek corridors. Property insurance remains stable but is subject to regional adjustments based on wildfire and wind risk assessments.
Economic momentum is driven by the proximity to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the broader Research Triangle Park, fostering a strong demand for housing and professional services. Development is characterized by infill projects and mixed-use expansion near the downtown Carrboro corridor.
Property taxes are levied by Orange County and the Town of Carrboro, with additional special district taxes for school funding and local services. The assessment is performed by the Orange County Tax Office based on fair market value.
Residents benefit from proximity to UNC Chapel Hill and major employment hubs in the Triangle, with accessible transit via the Chapel Hill Transit bus system and major highway corridors like NC-54.
The area features extensive access to the Bolin Creek Trail, numerous community parks like Wilson Park, and a vibrant downtown shopping and dining district that serves as a local cultural anchor.
The rental market is highly competitive due to the large student and young professional population, with consistent demand keeping vacancy rates low and rent growth steady.
The economy is anchored by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the broader Research Triangle Park, with a strong emphasis on education, healthcare, and technology sectors.
The area is well-served by the Chapel Hill Transit system, providing fare-free bus service to the university and surrounding areas, with easy access to I-40.
Development is focused on sustainable, high-density residential and mixed-use projects that prioritize walkability and transit connectivity.
Parcels are subject to Orange County and Town of Carrboro tax jurisdictions, with specific levies for the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risk, with most properties requiring standard HO-3 coverage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Frankie's of Raleigh4.416.1 mi
- Happy Feet Planet Apex4.718.8 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.115.6 mi
- RushHour Karting4.515.5 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.416.6 mi
- Topgolf3.814 mi
- Durham Performing Arts Center4.811.5 mi
- Frankie's of Raleigh4.416.1 mi
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park4.811.3 mi
- Angus Barn4.617.8 mi
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens4.910.5 mi
- AMC Southpoint 173.97.6 mi
- The Carolina Theatre4.711.7 mi
- Morehead Planetarium and Science Center4.51.7 mi
- Silverspot Cinema4.43.2 mi
- Museum of Life and Science4.713.1 mi
- Duke University Chapel4.910.1 mi
- Morehead Planetarium and Science Center4.51.7 mi
- American Tobacco Campus4.711.4 mi
- Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University4.610.5 mi
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens4.910.5 mi
- North Carolina Botanical Garden4.72.8 mi
- Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area4.710.5 mi
- Eno River State Park4.812.1 mi
- C. M. Herndon Park4.68.5 mi
- Crosswinds Boating Center4.512.3 mi
- Hillandale Golf Course4.311.3 mi
- Golf Galaxy4.311.7 mi
- Finley Golf Club4.13.5 mi
- Chapel Hill Country Club4.74.1 mi
- Governors Club4.85 mi
- The Streets at Southpoint4.57.8 mi
- Harris Teeter4.411.1 mi
- Publix Super Market at the Marketplace at Ellis Crossing4.412.9 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.26.7 mi
- Boxyard RTP4.611.7 mi
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport4.416.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A popular multi-use trail system connecting neighborhoods to downtown.
A highly regarded local market featuring regional produce and crafts.
A central community park with sports facilities and green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.