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Living in Tarboro, NC

Tarboro Area Facts

  • Tarboro has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered average
  • Tarboro crime rates are 32% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Tarboro is 3% lower than the North Carolina average
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Tarboro completely sucks a-- User Rating 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 12, 2020) There are almost no amenities. There is NO nightlife. The weather is disgusting. If you love sweating for at least 5 months out of the year then this is for you. Proximity to the beaches and low cost of living are the only positives. Everything else here is deplorable. ...Read More Read Less
Tarboro, NC – A City with Limitless Opportunities User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) As a Tarboro, NC resident, I wouldn’t give anything to relocate to another city. The city offers the existing and new residents many locally accessible amenities. I love Tarboro because of the sunny weather that offers me the chance to embark on outdoor activities.

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...Read More Tarboro, NC offers education opportunities for school going children – both kindergarten and graders-`
0p The city has eight public schools, one private school, and a tertiary institution. Nonetheless, I especially appreciate living in Tarboro, NC due to the low cost of living. Anyone can get their preferred home in the city.

Getting around the city to your preferred destination is easy due to its scrupulously planned out transportation network. I only need to drive a few miles to get to the Boogielou Johnson for shopping. Besides that, I have an affinity for spending time outdoors. Tarboro, NC has two parks; the Sunset Park and the Burlington Park. I often spend my sunny weekends exploiting some of the best areas in Tarboro, NC. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Sunset Park
      Tarboro Swimming Pool Complex
      Burlington Park
      Tarboro Courthouse Square
      Mutual Park
      Clark Memorial Park Development
      Clark Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Parkhill Cinema 3
      Blount-Bridgers House

      Food & Drink

      Arby's
      Bojangles'
      Papa John's
      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Tarboro? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Tarboro.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Tarboro a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital
      ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital

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      Doctors