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As far as Chapel Hill goes, from a financial standpoint (or otherwise ), it wouldn't be my first choice to retire. The property taxes are higher than most other places in the area, and a huge chunk of that goes to schools. If you don't have kids in school, it would make little sense to live in town. I do have kids in school, and I still think it makes little sense, but that's another thread. In my opinion, there are better options in the Triangle area for retirees.
Good luck!
Thanks. We were looking at Chatham County (Briar Chapel) or Pittsboro (Chatham Park) vs Chapel Hill proper. I'd be curious about your picks for retirees. The bus in Chapel Hill is a big draw.
You might also want to look at Hillsborough and the Orange County section of Mebane. I know the bus goes out to DTCC Hillsborough Campus (also the Hillsborough Hospital is across the street from DTCC). Maybe the bus goes to Mebane, but not sure.
The bus service between CH and Hillsborough is designed for commuting and only runs during AM/PM rush hours, Monday - Friday. There is no service between Mebane and CH.
The bus service between CH and Hillsborough is designed for commuting and only runs during AM/PM rush hours, Monday - Friday. There is no service between Mebane and CH.
The bus service between CH and Hillsborough is designed for commuting and only runs during AM/PM rush hours, Monday - Friday. There is no service between Mebane and CH.
Fixed Routes
Hillsborough Circulator:
The Hillsborough Circulator service connects major origins and destinations throughout Hillsborough with hourly service. The Circulator runs Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For Hillsborough Circulator Route Map Click Here
Orange-Chapel Hill Connector:
The Orange-Chapel Hill Midday Connector service connects major origins and destinations in Hillsborough, Chapel Hill and Cedar Grove (northern Orange County) with hourly service provided in both the northbound (Chapel Hill-Hillsborough-Cedar Grove) and southbound (Cedar Grove-Hillsborough-Chapel Hill) directions. The bus runs Monday-Friday from 9:45 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.
For Orange - Chapel Hill Connector Route Map Click Here
Cost:
$2 for the general public, $1 for children ages 6-17; free to seniors (60 and up), children (0-5) and persons with disabilities (must be ADA certified with OCPT or show valid certificate from another transit agency).
*Please provide exact fare. Operators cannot provide change.*
Orange - Alamance Connector
The Orange-Alamance Connector service connects major origins and destinations in Hillsborough, Efland and Mebane (western Orange County) with hourly service provided in both the eastbound (Mebane-Efland-Hillsborough) and westbound (Hillsborough-Efland-Mebane) directions.
The route operates Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day.
For Orange - Alamance Connector Route Map Click Here
Cost:
$2 for the general public, $1 for children ages 6-17; free to seniors (60 and up), children (0-5) and persons with disabilities(must be ADA certified with OCPT or show valid certificate from another transit agency).
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), it wouldn't be my first choice to retire. The property taxes are higher than most other places in the area, and a huge chunk of that goes to schools. If you don't have kids in school, it would make little sense to live in town. I do have kids in school, and I still think it makes little sense, but that's another thread. 
In my opinion, there are better options in the Triangle area for retirees. 
