Neighborhoods with the Cleanest Air in North Carolina (2026 Rankings)
Air quality directly impacts your health and quality of life. We ranked 8 neighborhoods in North Carolina by Air Quality Index (AQI). An AQI under 50 is considered "Good." The national average is AQI 42.
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
Home Value: $350,000
Population: 94,589
Walk Score: 90/100
AQI: 39
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 52
Home Value: $178,000
Population: 249,545
Walk Score: 86/100
AQI: 52
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 52
Home Value: $195,000
Population: 299,035
Walk Score: 86/100
AQI: 52
4
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 56
Home Value: $290,000
Population: 122,607
Walk Score: 77/100
AQI: 56
5
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 60
Home Value: $320,000
Population: 874,579
Walk Score: 97/100
AQI: 60
6
DurhamNC
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 70
Home Value: $310,000
Population: 283,506
Walk Score: 93/100
AQI: 70
7
RaleighNC
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 80
Home Value: $370,000
Population: 467,665
Walk Score: 97/100
AQI: 80
8
CaryNC
Air Quality (AQI): AQI 80
Home Value: $430,000
Population: 174,721
Walk Score: 77/100
AQI: 80
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