Living in Raleigh
As North Carolina’s capital city, Raleigh (the City of Oaks) is naturally rich in history and appeal. The city boasts a thriving business community, active arts population, and a quality of life that is consistently ranked among the best in the country. Residents and Raleigh Realtors alike are proud of their southern hospitality and the diverse metropolitan community in which they reside. In 2008, Raleigh’s population was 374,320, making it the second most populous city in North Carolina, after Charlotte, and the 15th fastest growing city in the United States.
Here are just a few of the recent accolades:
- #2 Best City to Live, Work and Play – Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, July 2008
- #1 Best Place for Young Adults – BizJournals, May 2008
- #20 Best Place to Live and Launch a Business – Fortune Small Business, April 2008
- #5 America’s Recession-Proof Cities – Forbes, March 26, 2008
- #1 Hottest Job Markets - Business 2.0
- #1 Best Place for Business & Careers – Forbes, March 19, 2008
- Top 10 Technical Town - Wired Magazine
- #1 School District in the Nation for Certified Teachers – National Board of Certified Teachers
At the heart of these rankings Raleigh residents enjoy a unique combination of neighborhoods and communities diversely populated with people from around the world. A recent survey showed an astounding 96 percent of newcomers with children said they would move to the area again if they had it to do all over. And unlike most metro areas in the U.S., Raleigh and the Triangle have all the amenities of a big city life without the high cost of living.
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