About Chapel Hill

Locals call Chapel Hill the "southern part of Heaven," and for good reason. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the country's oldest public universities, and its campus bleeds seamlessly into the surrounding community to create a lively atmosphere full of students, restaurants, bars, and modern-day shops. Foodies, beware—you might have too many options with Chapel Hill claiming the title of "Foodiest" small town in America by Bon Appetit. When it comes to work-life balance, there's no compromise. The mean commute time to work is just 19 minutes, meaning more family and recreational time and less money at the gas pump. And there's no shortage of job opportunities. With Chapel Hill as part of the Research Triangle Park, there are jobs with small businesses, startups, and even corporate giants like Cisco, Fidelity, and Lenovo—especially for women. Chapel Hills ranks #3 in the country for being friendly to female executives.