Blended score for ZIP 27516's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

5.8 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

10 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks2

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

FPG Elementary

2.01 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 530
Student:teacher ratio: 14.3:1
District: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Middle

McDougle Middle

1.96 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 753
Student:teacher ratio: 12.3:1
District: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

High

Chapel Hill High

3.51 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.4

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: A (2025)

Enrollment: 1,505
Student:teacher ratio: 15.5:1
District: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Commute from Chapel Hill

Real drive time from Chapel Hill's center to Downtown Raleigh.

43 min

typical drive time

33.0 mi

distance

45 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Chapel Hill, from Raleigh / Durham, Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

81°F

Mostly Clear

Cities near 27516

Chapel Hill · all of Chapel Hill Pittsboro · 11.1 mi Durham · 11.8 mi Morrisville · 12.2 mi Hillsborough · 12.6 mi Cary · 14.9 mi Burlington · 16.4 mi

ZIP codes near 27516

27517 (Chapel Hill) · 5 mi 27514 (Chapel Hill) · 5.1 mi 27215 (Burlington) · 6.7 mi 27312 (Pittsboro) · 10 mi 27713 (Durham) · 10.5 mi 27707 (Durham) · 10.7 mi 27278 (Hillsborough) · 12.4 mi 27705 (Durham) · 12.4 mi

ZIP 27516 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 27516 right now?+

There are currently 248 active listings in ZIP 27516, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 27516?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 27516 is $562,921. Homes are spending an average of 127 days on market.

Is ZIP 27516's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in ZIP 27516 have risen 1.9% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in ZIP 27516?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in ZIP 27516 are Not in a Subdivision, Briar Chapel, Morgan Ridge.

What schools serve ZIP 27516?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 27516's center are FPG Elementary, McDougle Middle, Chapel Hill High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 27516 walkable?+

ZIP 27516's center has a walkability score of 22 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from ZIP 27516?+

The typical drive from Chapel Hill's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 43 minutes (33.0 miles).

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