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Best Places to Live in Orange County, North Carolina

Ranked #8 Most Competitive Public Colleges
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Ranked #18 Most Competitive Private Colleges

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Population:129,313
Pop. Change:9%
State: North Carolina
Metro Area:Durham
County:Orange County
City:Chapel Hill, Carrboro, ... 3 more
Zip Code:27516, 27514, ... 9 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Orange County

As of 2011, Orange County's population is 129,313 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.38 percent.

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The median home cost in Orange County is $240,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.70 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Orange County's cost of living is 16.40% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Orange County public schools spend $5,580 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 14 students per teacher in Orange County.

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The unemployment rate in Orange County is 6.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Orange County jobs have Decreased by 0.47 percent.

Average Commute time is 24 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Orange County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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