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Aberdeen, NC vs Chapel Hill, NC

Aberdeen, NC vs Chapel Hill, NC: What the data shows

Aberdeen, NC is in Aberdeen, NC while Chapel Hill, NC is in Chapel Hill, NC — both in the same state. On home prices, Aberdeen, NC is the more affordable option at $150,000 median — $400,000 less than Chapel Hill, NC's $550,000. WYLT rates Aberdeen, NC as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Chapel Hill, NC as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Aberdeen, NC has Low violent crime and Low property crime. Chapel Hill, NC has Low violent crime and Low property crime. On environmental risk, Aberdeen, NC has Low flood risk and Chapel Hill, NC has Moderate flood risk.

Chapel Hill, NC is the more walkable neighborhood. Aberdeen, NC scores 0.5/100 (car-dependent) versus Chapel Hill, NC's 35/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Chapel Hill, NC has the higher school rating Aberdeen, NC rates N/A and Chapel Hill, NC rates 7.1/10.

CategoryAberdeen, NCChapel Hill, NC
Housing
VerdictGood for nowGood for now
Median Price$150K

Lower price

$550K
Median Rent$800

Lower rent

$2K
Median Income$45K$75K

Higher income

Price VolatilityLow

More stable

Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score0.5/10035/100

More walkable

Transit Score0.2/10040/100

Better transit

Bike ScoreN/A55/100

More bikeable

Commute90 min41 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeAA
Violent CrimeLowLow
Property CrimeLowLow
Flood RiskLow

Lower risk

Moderate
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
SchoolsN/A7.1/10

Better schools

Best for
First-time homebuyersFamilies with young childrenCommuters to Raleigh
FamiliesProfessionalsCollege students

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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