Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill are known for their research/technology roots and collegiate Raleigh rivalries. This tri-city region (known as the Triangle) is luring nearly 80 new residents a day with strong job growth and a high quality of life. Many people who call the Raleigh and Durham metro areas home are young, friendly, diverse and educated. They enjoy dining out in local restaurants – many of which have earned national accolades – and gathering over craft beers in one of the region's many microbreweries. A strong sense of community is evident, as strangers are quick to provide a friendly conversation when standing in line at the supermarket. Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill also encompass beautiful green spaces, family-friendly museums and a growing art and music scene defined by monthly gallery walks, summer concerts and music festivals like Hopscotch.
The population in Raleigh and Durham is diverse, and the cities' international communities grow every day. With an average age of roughly 32 years old in Raleigh and Durham, and 26 in Chapel Hill, the area has a youthful vibe that's amplified by the presence of several universities. The availability of good jobs and good schools makes the region a desirable place to raise a family. More than 27 percent of households include children under the age of 18. On the flip side, almost 34 percent of the population lives alone. The Raleigh Durham area is also a great place for many to retire as Jordan Lake and Falls Lake offer beautiful lakeside scenery and greenery.
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The population in Raleigh and Durham is diverse, and the cities' international communities grow every day. With an average age of roughly 32 years old in Raleigh and Durham, and 26 in Chapel Hill, the area has a youthful vibe that's amplified by the presence of several universities. The availability of good jobs and good schools makes the region a desirable place to raise a family. More than 27 percent of households include children under the age of 18. On the flip side, almost 34 percent of the population lives alone. The Raleigh Durham area is also a great place for many to retire as Jordan Lake and Falls Lake offer beautiful lakeside scenery and greenery.
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RALEIGH
Raleigh, also called The City of Oaks, is the capital of North Carolina and one of America’s fastest growing cities. The city covers a land area of 142.8 square miles. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population as 451,066 as of July 1, 2015. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.
Raleigh is home of NC State University is part of the Research Triangle area, together with Durham and Chapel Hill. "Triangle" nickname originated after the 1959 creation of RTP located in Durham and Wake counties, among the three cities and their universities. The Research Triangle region encompasses the U.S. Census Bureau's Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, which had an estimated population of 2,037,430 in 2013. The Raleigh (MSA) had an estimated population of 1,214,516 in 2013.
Raleigh's industrial base includes banking/financial services; electrical, medical, electronic and telecommunications equipment; clothing and apparel; food processing; paper products; and pharmaceuticals. Raleigh is part of North Carolina's Research Triangle, one of the country's largest and most successful research parks, and a major center in the United States for research, as well as advanced textile development. The city is a major retail shipping point for eastern North Carolina and a wholesale distributing point for the grocery industry.
Raleigh was number one on the 2015 Forbes list of the best place for businesses and careers. http://www.visitraleigh.com/
Raleigh is home of NC State University is part of the Research Triangle area, together with Durham and Chapel Hill. "Triangle" nickname originated after the 1959 creation of RTP located in Durham and Wake counties, among the three cities and their universities. The Research Triangle region encompasses the U.S. Census Bureau's Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, which had an estimated population of 2,037,430 in 2013. The Raleigh (MSA) had an estimated population of 1,214,516 in 2013.
Raleigh's industrial base includes banking/financial services; electrical, medical, electronic and telecommunications equipment; clothing and apparel; food processing; paper products; and pharmaceuticals. Raleigh is part of North Carolina's Research Triangle, one of the country's largest and most successful research parks, and a major center in the United States for research, as well as advanced textile development. The city is a major retail shipping point for eastern North Carolina and a wholesale distributing point for the grocery industry.
Raleigh was number one on the 2015 Forbes list of the best place for businesses and careers. http://www.visitraleigh.com/
CARY
Cary is the seventh-largest municipality in North Carolina and located in Wake County as it is the second-largest municipality in Wake county and the third-largest municipality in the Triangle after Raleigh and Durham. The town's population was 135,234 as of the 2010 census (an increase of 43.1% since 2000), making it the largest town and seventh-largest municipality statewide. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the town's population to be 159,769 as of July 1, 2015.
According to the US Census, Cary was the 5th fastest-growing municipality in the United States between September 1, 2006, and September 1, 2007. In 2015 Cary had a low crime rate of 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents.
Cary is located about 10 minutes from both downtown Raleigh and Durham as it is very close to RDU airport and Research Triangle Airport as the city is on the southern edge of I 40. Income levels in Cary exceed over $100,000 along with Cary’s much smaller neighbor of Morrisville just to the west which host high tech firms such as Lenova. Within Cary one will find SAS, the largest privately owned software company in the world. Cary is consistently ranked as one of America’s best cities to live and raise a family. http://www.townofcary.org
According to the US Census, Cary was the 5th fastest-growing municipality in the United States between September 1, 2006, and September 1, 2007. In 2015 Cary had a low crime rate of 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents.
Cary is located about 10 minutes from both downtown Raleigh and Durham as it is very close to RDU airport and Research Triangle Airport as the city is on the southern edge of I 40. Income levels in Cary exceed over $100,000 along with Cary’s much smaller neighbor of Morrisville just to the west which host high tech firms such as Lenova. Within Cary one will find SAS, the largest privately owned software company in the world. Cary is consistently ranked as one of America’s best cities to live and raise a family. http://www.townofcary.org
APEX
Halfway between Cary and Chapel Hill is the town of Apex. Apex has continued to grow in recent years. A sizable shopping center was built at the intersection of Highway 55 and US 64, and several new neighborhoods have been built as the town grows toward the west.[8]
In August 2015, TIME magazine ranked Apex #1 on its list of the nation's top places to live. Apex provides easy access to many areas of West Raleigh and South Durham which offer some of the best shopping in the Raleigh Durham area. High incomes and affordable housing market make Apex a very desirable real estate market as Apex has managed to keep it’s small town charm and international appeal. https://www.apexnc.org/
In August 2015, TIME magazine ranked Apex #1 on its list of the nation's top places to live. Apex provides easy access to many areas of West Raleigh and South Durham which offer some of the best shopping in the Raleigh Durham area. High incomes and affordable housing market make Apex a very desirable real estate market as Apex has managed to keep it’s small town charm and international appeal. https://www.apexnc.org/
wake forest
Wake Forest is a fast growing of 36,000 just north of Raleigh on US 1, which offers many shops and restaurants. Wake Forest is about 20 minutes north of downtown Raleigh and offers small town life at it’s best.
Downtown Wake Forest has a variety of shops and businesses in which provides a very relaxing stroll. I 540 is also nearby which provides easy access to RDU Airport and RTP. I 85 is also 20 minutes to the North which provides easy access to points North to Virginia. Just minutes from big city life but a world away. https://www.wakeforestnc.gov
Downtown Wake Forest has a variety of shops and businesses in which provides a very relaxing stroll. I 540 is also nearby which provides easy access to RDU Airport and RTP. I 85 is also 20 minutes to the North which provides easy access to points North to Virginia. Just minutes from big city life but a world away. https://www.wakeforestnc.gov
Fuquay Varina
Fuquay Varina located in southern Wake County in 2012 (State Certified as of July 1, 2012). The population was 17,937 up from 7,898 at the 2000 census. The town is a 25-minute drive south of Raleigh The hyphenated name attests to the town's history as two separate towns. Fuquay Springs and Varina merged in 1963 to create the modern town. Economically, the town initially grew due to tobacco trade and agriculture, but has seen recent population growth and real estate development due to its proximity to RTP. Several new neighborhoods have recently evolved in this area as many people enjoy the small-town atmosphere and ambiance. http://www.fuquay-varina.org/
Holly Springs
Holly Springs lies in southwestern Wake County. It was 1992 before Holly Springs, in line for the spillover from increased populations in Cary and Apex, suddenly boomed. Population increased from 900 in 1992 to an estimated 6000 in 1998 to nearly 25,000 in 2010. Holly Springs Community Library, part of the Wake County Public Library system, and a cultural arts facility opened in early December 2006. Several Pharma companies have located in Holly Springs which have increased property values and employment opps. For years, town leaders have become increasingly confident that Holly Springs is positioned to experience high growth, propelled by the economic growth in RTP.
In 2007 Holly Springs was ranked the 22nd best small town to live in, according to a recent poll. http://www.hollyspringsnc.us/
In 2007 Holly Springs was ranked the 22nd best small town to live in, according to a recent poll. http://www.hollyspringsnc.us/
Knightdale
Knightdale is a town in eastern Wake County As of 2017 the population was 11,401. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the town's population to be 13,291 as of July 1, 2013. Knightdale's population grew 10.4% from 2010-2012, making it the second fastest-growing community in the RTP region for that time period.
With the population boom experienced in the North Carolina RTP area in the past two decades, Knightdale has become a part of the metro region and a suburb of Raleigh, bordering the Neuse River. Knightdale is located on 587 and 15 minutes from downtown Raleigh and less than 30 minutes from I 95 and Wilson NC. Knightdale offers many restaurants, shopping centers and parks with affordable property and homes. http://www.knightdalenc.gov/
With the population boom experienced in the North Carolina RTP area in the past two decades, Knightdale has become a part of the metro region and a suburb of Raleigh, bordering the Neuse River. Knightdale is located on 587 and 15 minutes from downtown Raleigh and less than 30 minutes from I 95 and Wilson NC. Knightdale offers many restaurants, shopping centers and parks with affordable property and homes. http://www.knightdalenc.gov/
GARNER
Garner is located just south of downtown Raleigh and on Hwy 70 and I 40. Garner offers some of the more affordable real estate in the RDU area as the town has blue collar roots combined with new neighborhoods and entertainment venues. Garner has a character of one of a kind where everyone fits in. Garner is very close to NC State University and offers a classic flair of Wake county living. http://www.garnernc.gov/
CLAYTON
Clayton is a town on the Wake-Johnston County border, and considered a satellite town of Raleigh. As of 2010, Clayton's population was 16,116 people. Much of that growth can be attributed to the town's close proximity to the RTP area and access to major highways.
In 2006, construction began on the Highway 70 Bypass, a 10.5-mile (16.9 km) stretch from Interstate 40 along the southern portion of Clayton to Highway 70 business in Smithfield. It was completed in June 2008.
Town Hall is located at 111 East Second Street and it is shared with the Clayton Auditorium and Conference Center. Clayton offers a rural feel that has an easy commute to Raleigh or points east to I 95 and beyond. Several new housing developments have popped up in the Clayton area recently. http://www.townofclaytonnc.org
In 2006, construction began on the Highway 70 Bypass, a 10.5-mile (16.9 km) stretch from Interstate 40 along the southern portion of Clayton to Highway 70 business in Smithfield. It was completed in June 2008.
Town Hall is located at 111 East Second Street and it is shared with the Clayton Auditorium and Conference Center. Clayton offers a rural feel that has an easy commute to Raleigh or points east to I 95 and beyond. Several new housing developments have popped up in the Clayton area recently. http://www.townofclaytonnc.org
Midtown Raleigh
Midtown Raleigh is a residential and commercial area just North of the I-440 Beltline and is part of North Raleigh. It is roughly framed by Glenwood/Creedmoor Road to the West, Wake Forest Road to the East, and Millbrook Road to the North. It includes shopping centers such as North Hills and Crabtree Valley Mall. It also includes North Hills Park and part of the Raleigh Greenway System. The term was coined by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, developer John Kane and planning director Mitchell Silver. The News & Observer newspaper started using the term for marketing purposes only. The Midtown Raleigh Alliance was founded on July 25, 2011 as a way for community leaders to promote the area. https://www.midtownraleighalliance.org/explore-midtown
North Raleigh
North Raleigh is an expansive, diverse, and fast-growing suburban area of the city that is home to established neighborhoods to the south along with many newly subdivisions and along its northern fringes. The area generally falls North of Millbrook Road. It is primarily suburban with large shopping areas. Primary neighborhoods and subdivisions in North Raleigh include Bartons Creek Bluffs, Bedford, Bent Tree, Black Horse Run, Brier Creek, Brookhaven, Coachman's Trail, Crossgate, Crosswinds, Dominion Park, Ethans Glen, Falls River, Harrington Grove, Hidden Valley, Lake Park, Long Lake, North Haven, Oakcroft, Shannon Woods, Six Forks Station, Springdale Estates, Stonebridge, Stone Creek, Stonehenge, Summerfield, Valley Estates, Wakefield, Weathersfield, Windsor Forest, and Wood Valley. The area is served by a number of primary transportation corridors including Capital Blvd, Glenwood Avenue U.S. 70, I 40, Wake Forest Road, Millbrook Road, Lynn Road, Six Forks Road, Spring Forest Road Creedmore Road, Leesville Road, Norwood Road, Strickland Road, and North Hills Drive. https://www.raleighnc.gov/
EAST RALEIGH
East Raleigh is situated roughly from US 1 the I 440 beltline to New Hope Road. Most of East Raleigh's development is along primary corridors such as (Capital Boulevard), New Bern Avenue, Poole Road, Buffaloe Road, and New Hope Road. Neighborhoods in East Raleigh include Hedingham, Longview, Lockwood, New Hope, Thompson-Hunter and Wilder's Grove. The area is bordered to the east by the town of Knightdale. http://www.visitraleigh.com/
SOUTH RALEIGH
South Raleigh is located along Hwy 401 South toward Cary and Garner. This area is the least developed and least dense area of Raleigh (much of the area lies within the Swift Creek Watershed district, where development regulations limit housing densities and construction). The area is bordered to the west by Cary, to the east by Garner, and to the southwest by Holly Springs. Neighborhoods in South Raleigh include Eagle Creek, Renaissance Park, Lake Wheeler, Swift Creek, Carolina Pines, Rhamkatte, Riverbrooke, and Enchanted Oaks. http://www.visitraleigh.com