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Well it seems like this thread has gotten off track with crime statistics of Durham. Since so Ive seen several people mention Durham in this and other threads, I may look into it as a possibility (such as the southern section as ILMtoRTP stated) but all depends on the commute. Can anyone tell me what the commute is like from south Durham to UNC-Chapel Hill? Seems like it is all highway driving?
Does anyone have any opinions on Carrboro? 'Ive seen several rentals that look nice and seem very convenient to UNC (within a 15 minute commute). Since I would have to use the park and ride option if I was to get a job at UNC, I think it would be good to live in Chapel Hill or as close as possible since I would still have to ride a bus to work. I would love to be able to walk or just take the bus to work but am willing to drive as long as it is no more than a 30 minute commute (preferably 15 minute commute or less).
Commute will depend on what part of Durham you're in. If you're coming from downtown, it will be about a 25 minute ride during rush hour, but it goes up to 45 once you factor in parking and getting to your building/office.
From Southpoint, it's about a 15 minute drive, again depending on exactly where you are.
Yes the city has changed, as any city will over time. The crime problem hasn't though. They had 3 less murders in '09 than they did in '08. That's not much a difference.
3 less murders is not a big difference? That's a 12.5% decrease year-over-year.
most people don't know where chapel hill ends and carrboro begins. they just run into each other literally across the railroad tracks. unfortunately most people see the old mill houses in the main area and think that is what carrboro is all about. so untrue. lots of great areas close to bus stops in chapel hill and carrboro.
Well it seems like this thread has gotten off track with crime statistics of Durham. Since so Ive seen several people mention Durham in this and other threads, I may look into it as a possibility (such as the southern section as ILMtoRTP stated) but all depends on the commute. Can anyone tell me what the commute is like from south Durham to UNC-Chapel Hill? Seems like it is all highway driving?
Does anyone have any opinions on Carrboro? 'Ive seen several rentals that look nice and seem very convenient to UNC (within a 15 minute commute). Since I would have to use the park and ride option if I was to get a job at UNC, I think it would be good to live in Chapel Hill or as close as possible since I would still have to ride a bus to work. I would love to be able to walk or just take the bus to work but am willing to drive as long as it is no more than a 30 minute commute (preferably 15 minute commute or less).
Carrboro is essentially part of Chapel Hill. You really don't even realize when you have crossed over the line into Carrboro. Walking would be out but you could possibly ride a bike depending on several things. It certainly is much less of a commute than living in Durham.
I grew up in Chapel Hill; it's a very convenient place to live. There is not much traffic (by metropolitan standards), but the town still has all of the amenities of a larger metro area. The town has a free bus system and a quaint yet relatively busy downtown.
Chapel Hill is more and more becoming known as the liberal capital of the east coast. I'm not saying go or not, but I feel its becoming so liberal-minded in the lifestyle and even the governing of the town, it should be a factor you may want to consider.
I'm not sure I can agree with that statement. Chapel Hill is liberal, yes. I don't really see the further leftward trend you describe, however. And as for governing of the town, there has actually been a slight rightward shift on the town council in the past couple of town elections. Still a minority of the council, though, and a larger slate of five somewhat more conservative candidates met with only minimal success in the most recent election.
If you are going to work in CH, then you should move to CH or Carborro. If you can't afford what you want in CH/C, then I'd move to Durham, probably South Durham. Chapel Hill is very liberal and you won't be able to escape that feeling, so if that isn't your thing, I'd look elsewhere. Durham is safe, unless you are a gang banger. In fact, the whole Triangle is safe, unless you are a gangbanger. I live in North Durham and my brother lives in South Chapel Hill. It takes me exactly 32 minutes to get to his house. Good Luck.
Chapel Hill is very liberal and you won't be able to escape that feeling, so if that isn't your thing, I'd look elsewhere.
IMO it's wrong to steer the OP away from CH because of how liberal it is. You won't be able to escape it? What does that mean in real terms of daily life? How is it really going to affect someone who is not liberal? I have liberal and conservative friends. We all like each other and get along great. I think with it being liberal it will just offer some things other places may not. You can choose to partake in those things or not. I don't think they will be coming after you to convert you...LOL.
I'm not sure I can agree with that statement. Chapel Hill is liberal, yes. I don't really see the further leftward trend you describe, however. And as for governing of the town, there has actually been a slight rightward shift on the town council in the past couple of town elections. Still a minority of the council, though, and a larger slate of five somewhat more conservative candidates met with only minimal success in the most recent election.
I totally agree with this. There's been a pretty big demographic shift in Chapel Hill over the last 20 years, moving it from a college town to more of a bedroom community for high income families. As such, there's an inevitable trend towards a more conservative lean. It's still the most liberal town in NC, but then it is not to hard to claim that prize.
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