Tar Heel, NC Area Guide

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Tar Heel Area Facts

  • Tar Heel has a Livability Score of 57/100, which is considered below average
  • Tar Heel crime rates are 21% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Tar Heel is 9% lower than the North Carolina average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Tar Heel? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Municipal Park Complex

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Hardee's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Tar Heel? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Tar Heel.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Tar Heel? The cost of living in Tar Heel is 87/100 - which is 9% lower than North Carolina.
      Tar Heel
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Tar Heel? Tar Heel crime rates are 2,841, which are 21% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      2,841 per 100k people

      34% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36  

      34% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Tar Heel? The median income in Tar Heel is $32,796 which is 54% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $32,79660% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,41617% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Tar Heel a healthy and safe place to live? Hospital, pharmacy and doctor listings appear below when available.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      D- Housing

      What are Tar Heel home prices? Tar Heel home prices are $182,925 - which is 37% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $182,92544% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $0100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Tar Heel have good schools? The Tar Heel graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      27%

      44% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      N/A

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Tar Heel a good place to live? Tar Heel has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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