The 10 Best Places In North Carolina You Should Move To
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- čas přidán 6. 06. 2024
- Wow! These cities are totally awesome for you to consider as your new home!
North Carolina. Mountain views, an awesome coast, lots of good jobs and great schools, and a low cost of living. It has the great smokies on one side and the outer banks on the other side. You can see why people from all over are moving to the Tar Heel State. With a population of over 10 million, North Carolina is the ninth largest state in the U.S. and it continues to grow. Some say it’s the best state in the country. I would agree.
And, the people here are some of the friendliest around - it must be that southern charm. Overall, North Carolina is a great state to call home. But, as always, some cities are better than others - and today we’re talking about the ten BEST places to live in the Tar Heel State.
To measure the best cities to live in North Carolina, we have to use two things - data and opinion. We’ve looked at a bunch of data, you know - crime, poverty, the quality of schools and home prices. Plus, we took into account YOUR opinion - that’s right - you North Carolinians have a lot to say about which places in your city are great and which are not so great.
Let’s get started.
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The best video on this topic!
I guess we need a list of the 10 best places in North Carolina outside of the triangle 🤣
That feeling when it's all to direct attention away from the actual best places in NC. 😏
@@TheThriftShopSampler what are the actual best places in North Carolina, do you know?
Exactly
@@sashaa6175 Yes, but we won’t tell. Too many strangers will ruin them.
Been here in the Triangle for 30 years...
It is already being ruined. Cement and concrete replacing the countryside. Come on people, how many restaurants and grocery stores do you need?
The traffic congestion is crazy. I see alot more Yankee "attitudes" around here now. They leave their calling card of trash by the roads now. You never saw the trash along the roads that you see now! Give it a few more years there will be no green areas left around here. No more deer, no more owls or hawks...nature will be gone from the triangle...Sad!
2922 update on Raleigh: lived here for 37 years. Finally retired and cannot get out fast enough. Huge amount of traffic congestion. Every forested area being developed as fast as the developers can build. Property taxes and utility rates have gone up considerably every year were have been here. Housing market now unaffordable. Houses are being grabbed up at absurd prices by people from New York and California who have the money.
I saw this happening years ago. Raleigh was not designed for such rapid growth. Not to mention, you used to be able to get more bang for your buck. Not now...
Yes, the area has changed greatly I"m sorry to say.
I left Florida for all of those reasons!! it was positively horrible. lived there for almost my entire life and was pushed out!
What about Pittsboro?
@@saranahmias1601 I have only been to Pittsboro about ten times for my work as a church organ repairman. Not much to the place. I saw it primarily at the intersection where 64 and 501 met. I understand lately there has been quite a bit of development. Probably will end up like Morrisville. Morrisville 30 years ago was a podunk rural suburb of Cary. Now it is sprawling new homes where all the software programmers live.
I recently moved from Delaware to Clayton, NC. First thing I noticed was that the people here are so friendly!! I can go into a grocery store and strike up a conversation with a total stranger! And everyone smiles and has manners, unlike the northern states I lived in where you feel like no one acknowledges your existence.
I’m so happy to live NC, and will be the place I will take my last breaths!
The massholes up north.🤣 southern hospitality 😅
Please don't bring your politics with you. Remember what ruined your state!
@@EoCx1 To late for that ,time will make NC liberal bigly time.
Glad you’re enjoying! Carolina native 💙
My experience was the exact opposite: the people were pious and disingenuous. I left NC after a year, and I will never go back.
Gotta love how you put all the triangle spots in the list but when you need quality scenery for the B roll you use Wilmington. New Bern, Morehead City, Nags Head, and Asheville absolutely deserves a shout out. Sure the wages might be a little lower than the triangle or Charlotte but the history, natural scenery, culture, etc more than makes up for it when factoring for quality of life
100%
Amen
Nooooo stay away from Asheville lol way to many people here. But other then that Asheville is a great city to live in.
Greenville is nice as well. I feel like it's the most underrtaed city in the entire state.
@@DaGameGuy I live right outside Goldsboro and Kinston in the Lagrange area and we go to Greenville often. It is not bad at all. Lots of my family live there too.
Western NC is the BEST place.
There is nothing more beautiful than the Carolina blue sky's over the Blue Ridge Mountains and the sunsets over the mountains are breathtaking!
All the people in the small towns and counties in Western NC treat you like they have known you forever and from the first time they meet you they won't forget your name.
Low crime and good people can't beat Western NC
My town didn't make the list but kind of did...some would say it's practically #6... this was a great vid!
This one is just phenomenal! From the musicians, back singer, and to Kem's interaction with the audience! Magical
This video was both informative & hilarious!
I just moved back from North Carolina where I worked with the sweetest, kindest most beautiful people I ever had the honor of knowing. Ashe county looked like God hired Bob Ross to create it. Absolutely breathtaking. Now I'm back in the land of Massholes because my wife missed her family too much. I want to climb under a rock and die.
Ashe County is heaven on earth
My sympathies to you! My mom lives in Ashe
i used to live in ashe county now moved to morrisville nc
Hell9 neighbor. I'm from NC and my husband is from MA. So here I am. Since 1988.
we lived outside charlotte 10 yrs ago...moved back to jersey because I got home sick ;) now we're moving back to NC this time eastern NC. so there's a chance she will wanna move back to NC again :)
I may be moving somewhere in the near future, so this was good to hear.
Nick, you posted your jingles for download! I am so happy! Thank you!
Well done Mr. Nick I’ve been waiting for this one
I know Lenny
Lived in Morrisville for 20 years and moved to Cary almost 3 years ago. Love both places. With Morrisville and Cary sometimes it is tough to tell where one begins and the other ends they are so similar.
I live in NC (Charlotte Area) and I know the Research Triangle area is a very popular place right now, but I feel like you really missed the mark. There are plenty of places outside of the Triangle area other than the three you named that deserve to be of the Top 10 places to live in NC list. Plus I’ve found a lot of the people in the triangle area tend to be less hospitable than the rest of the state minus some in Charlotte.
It’s completely yankified
Yes-usually the metro areas of any state are less friendly, simply because people are so busy and so caught up in their work or other endeavors. They feel like they don't have time for small talk or casual greetings and casual conversation.
@@1Melody1963 That’s not what I’m talking about I’m just saying when you go to Cary or Apex it feels more like you’re in Connecticut than NC
@@1Melody1963 The southern culture isn’t there at all
@@holetohell4140 Maybe it’s, at least in part, who you visit with. I have friends that live in an older neighborhood off of Tryon Road. Both are lifelong NC folks. A visit to their house is very much a typical Southern visit. But I know what you mean-much of Cary isn’t that way. That’s why my husband and I decided to move to Hillsborough. Unfortunately the sprawl is wrecking things here as well.
Nick I like your quirky but informative video. It was fun to watch. Keep them coming. 🥰💯👌
This was so good. Thank you.
My friends daughter moved from an upscale Northern NJ town to Cary , our friends loved it so much that they moved to Cary as well. We visited them last summer , and now my husband wants to move to Carey. It is a beautiful and friendly town .
Cary stands for Area for Relocated Yankees.
@@henrim9348 You missed the "C"
Excellent video-thank you. As an almost-lifelong resident of NC, this video is spot on. I love NC.
I love this state
I love NC!!
❤️. It's a friendly place and still feel safe even a few miles from the coast. Neighbors and communities look after each other. The beach is great ! The mountains are beautiful!
Thank you for video.Very beautiful! I wish you prosperity.
I left my home in the NC mountains after graduating high school. I joined the Marines, served for 30 years, and traveled the world. Even though I saw some beautiful places during my career, none compared (at least to me) to the Great Smoky Mountains. Several years ago my bride and I bought a place in our hometown and are updating the old house. It is not a fast-paced life, and even though the Marine Corps instilled a strong sense of urgency/a lack of patience in me, I am enjoying the slower pace of life and have learned how to relax. Escape the rat race and come join us!
Can you share the name of your hometown?
@@stanthomas142 Waynesville, NC
@@dancooper6447 Thank You. I know it moderately well. Wife and I have been looking to relocate from Northeast FL.
In my next life I wish to be born in the North Carolina mountains. I promise to never leave.
the only thing wrong with waynesville are the florida people who cant drive who insist on coming to the mountains. I live in Clyde.
Pretty cool to see my town ( Holly Springs, NC ) made the list. I grew up in north Raleigh and after also living in Knightdale & Garner moved to Holly Springs 25 years ago ( 1998 ) . Yes, I have seen it transform. Love it here but like most places the additional traffic is always the price we pay in a growing area.
I enjoy your vids, just got back from the Chrystal Coast, beautiful. Maybe a list of top 10 coastal towns.
Thanks for the informative videos, Nick! Have you been to Hickory? Would be interested to hear your thoughts
We're retired and just bought a home outside of Selma/Smithfield, which is 30 miles outside of Raleigh. It's rural, people are friendly and the housing market is hot at the moment. Time will tell if we remain happy but coming from Minnesota, a cold, unfriendly state that seems determined to drive away good, sane, sober, moral, and prudent people, I think we will.
Yay Chapel Hill!!!!❤️❤️ We moved here 17 months ago from Utah. Love the people SO MUCH!!!! Beautiful state! If you’re interested in Chapel Hill but it’s too pricey look just south in Pittsboro. We have a chapel hill address but are in Chatham County. Property taxes are way less then in Orange County. More family friendly and still very safe. We also Loved Wake Forest (stayed there for a week when we visited). Wouldn’t mind moving there maybe when our kids get it middle school.
Hi, Deb from CT….Love ur videos! Thanks!
Excellent.Well down.Thank you.
Born and raised in North Carolina. I grew up in the Davison-Mooresville-Cornelius with family all around that area. After living 10 years in inner-city Charlotte, I wish I could go back. Now it is so expensive and much more crowded than it was 20 years ago. Needless to say, other old towns are cleaning up and growing into something. I'm happy to be purchasing my first home in Gastonia very soon.
Congratulations 🎉
NC is a great state!!! Thanks Nick!!!
I am a senior, and North Carolina sounds like the life for me! Thank you, much. 😃
Yesss needed this one!
Good video Nick, I’ve lived in Durham, Raleigh, Apex and currently Holly Springs. I think your list is pretty accurate if you’re looking for places where there are jobs. I’ve been keeping a close eye on the real estate market here a long time. I gotta agree with another commenter, add at least another $100k to the median home prices in all the places you mentioned near the Triangle. Home prices are rising so fast! In Holly Springs it’s already getting harder to find a nice home under $400k. It wasn’t that long ago that Holly Springs was considered living way out in the country 😉
I grew up in Wake Forest and moved to Texas in high school. Missed it so much I'm moving back next week!
I'm Texas born and raised. Looking to get out of here as well!
Thank you thank you. This info is super helpful as i was thinking to visit NC to see a few friends. I also watched you other video NC places to avoid. Thank you sir. Great info.
I love how your tone changes when you are talking about good places
I used to live in Raleigh for 3 months back in 2009. I liked it a lot. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I had to move away. I wish I still lived there.
I currently live in Morrisville, but I'm moving to Holly Springs as soon as they finish building our house. I've loved living in Morrisville because of how easy it is to get anywhere in the Triangle, and it takes me less than five minutes to get anywhere I need to go to pick up necessities (Target, a bunch of grocery stores, and restaurants are all really close by). We had absolutely zero luck finding a house around here, though. I'm excited to see how Holly Springs goes, it feels like it has a little more despite being a bit further out.
Good luck Brandon! We lived in Holly Springs since 1999 and moved 6 years ago. One of the biggest mistakes of my life. I watched that town explode from literally nothing and now it's one of the best places to live. You will find out very soon why people love living there...
Thanks Nick!
Loved the song!
I lived in Wilmington NC and I loved it. You either have to own your own business or be in the Heath industry in order to afford to live there. I know people from Charlotte and Raleigh that move there and then moved back to where they came from because the cost of living and not a lot of high paying jobs.
Same story in Asheville. Not sure if I've posted on that here or on another video, but my late uncle lived in Asheville for years and fought tooth and nail against the rising costs of living there. Both sides of my family have their roots in Western NC.
I'm from North Carolina. I loved living and working in the Research Triangle Park area. I worked in Cary, and I remember it being a nice area.
we moved to concord in Oct 2020 your videos are very good thanks
I live in Cary.......definitely concur....Thanks Nick!!!
You and world according to Brigs is an inspiration to all future CZcamsrs. You guys make great content that's educational. Even a little funny at times. Thanks for making great content to keep me entertained.
@@Leg239
Many stopped watching him because he would bash people for their political views and then later delete his comments.
@@roadwarrior528 lol have you ever met the guy? How would you know? He seemed conservative to me. But then again we never got into politics like that.
@@PAULY-P hahahaha nothing wrong with sticking up for his views. I saw those comments and they were nothing bad. Lol just his own experiences in life and his view on things.
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Oh no, you must have missed many. He was literally telling people off and they should go to hell etc. Being in a geographical field, he should keep his political views to himself unless he wants to start a political channel which I understand. But many of us used to watch him and people like him to avoid all that nonsense.
I lived in number 2, Cary for 15 years. It's so true that I seldom had to leave Cary. I lived in downtown and could walk to nearly everything I needed.....groceries, library, bars, city hall, the train station, etc. Everything was within a square mile. Unfortunately, one of those was the mall. It has just been torn down. I really miss living there, but probably couldn't move back due to housing costs. Still, I might consider renting a room in a house so I could enjoy my remaining years. I live in Jacksonville, a military town similar to fayetteville, except we have a beach close by and the crime has been drastically cut from what it was in the 70's and 80s.
Visited Charlotte recently and LOVED it
Hey Nick, thanks for the video. What's your opinion of Zebulon and Garner?
My sister moved to Apex back in 2014; she's so happy she did. Unfortunately, Illinois is a doomed state.
Illinois is sad. Taxes are destroying the state, especially in the southern two thirds
It's not doomed. It's done - stick a fork in it.
@@markstlcard naw just the huge deficit, 200 billion dollars, what can the state do?
Illinois is garbage because of how you and the rest of the state votes. Stay there and leave us alone.
@@JesusChrist2000BC Please don't look at me or my sister.
Moved from Connecticut to north carolina awhile ago. Love it here. And I laughed at ct unboxing video you did cause it's true lol glad I came to a state I love and want to raise a family. North carolina
Welcome! I love it here too!
Transitioning from CT as well!
I totally follow and respect this guys opinion. Plus he’s pretty funny.
My sisters and I were in the Shallotte/Ocean Isle beach area for Christmas. We thought it was so beautiful and the people were totally friendly.
All of those towns looked pretty nice. Nick, you used to live in some of them. Would be interesting to know why you moved and where you went.
Hey Nick ,Loved this Video. I'm in Cornelius in Magnolia Estates right outside of the Peninsula, but my favorite town out of all of these is Davidson. These are all of the best places to live in NC. I like some of the Ashville areas too, but it all depends. I still haven't made it out to the Outer Banks yet, it so far away 5-6 hours.
Personally I think Cornelius gets left out of lists like this because of Davidson . I agree Davidson is the best town in NC hands down.
Very impressive video , awesome 👍😎👍
Thanks Nick for another great video! I would love to subscribe to your channel, but one can’t subscribe twice. My wife and I love living in Cary.
NC is a wonderful place.
Damn right. I love this state.
Yeh I grew up in Midland and glad to be out of that liberal mess
Used to live in Morrisville. I know statistically it's good but one huge downside is you're close to the airport and it's very loud. I heard planes all day and night and had to move to north Cary to get away from it. I live in a small town in Gaston County outside of Charlotte now. I really like it, especially since there is so much hiking close by. I liked Cary but it was a little pretentious and extremely expensive. One thing they don't tell you is that the schools are great, but they are extremely competitive and my friends told me horror stories of not having a childhood because they were pushed so hard to be perfect. I like being in a more "North Carolina" like town with more down to earth country folk. I am close to Charlotte so I have all that I want but it's easy to get away. The biggest thing I miss about Cary though is diversity. Cary and Morrisville attracted people from all around the world and it was so cool get to experience different cultures.
totally agree!
My friends live near cricket pitch way. It isn't bad there.
@edm15 also from upstate but I’m in Fayetteville
My cousins live there and they hate the airport lol
I have lived in cary morrisville my whole life and I love it. There is so much here and the schools are amazing.
Very good job ❤❤❤❤
I recently moved to New Bern to be closer to my son (who is in Oriental) after living for the last 34 years between Wilmington and Leland. I have to say that I LOVE NEW BERN! It has that small town feel, less traffic, the people are so friendly and it is very affordable. I live off one of the main roads and everything is so convenient. I can go two weeks on a tank of gas! If you ever decide to do the top 10 places to live on the NC Coast, you have got to include New Bern! :)
I live in a neighborhood really close to Charlotte so I know what it’s like to live here it’s quite peaceful and nothing bad really goes on as far as I know everyone I meet is nice and friendly I’m glad to live here 🙂
Cool!
I am from New Jersey, and I know three people that live in North Carolina. 1. My cousin lives in New Bern, 2. My former longtime friend/girlfriend Tammy and her family lives in Jacksonville, and 3. A person that worked at my old high school and ran a activity for those with disabilities lives in the Raleigh/Durham area.
I miss living in the Cary & Morrisville area. Wanted to settle down in Holly Springs too but our path led us to the WNC mountains.
I live in Davidson and dude is correct on all fronts. Love it here!
My cabin is in Burningtown in the Smoky Mountains. It is part of Macon County...considered Franklin mailing address. NW NC. We love it!
@@bextar6365 awe come back!
I live in Greensboro and although it has it’s problem areas it is still a great place to live with great educational,cultural and recreational activities.Many safe and charming neighborhoods and 3 hours from the beach and the mountains.
Hello from Cary ! We love our town !
My sister and I moved to Shallotte, North Carolina 3 years ago. We love love this little town.
And now you got a Chick-fil-A. 😄, which is more than we have in the Southport area.
Would love if you could do top dog friendly cities, maybe a top 20? We are looking into moving to Missouri or Utah but really are open minded about other states. Your videos are ESSENTIAL to our research.
U better look at Utah's taxes and cali move ins.
Gotta say western NC it's better, check out Hendersonville love that small town, crime low, beautiful and has everything you'd want!!
Pinehurst is known for horses and equestrian sports, not just golf. In the early 1900’s an exclusive train line would bring the high society down from up north so they could enjoy polo, golf, horse racing and fox hunting. There was a black and white footage reel pinned to the end of this video showing that.
thank you 🙏🏻🌺
thanks for info on how decent a city should be without crime problems
Nick, have you never been west of I-85? Everyone knows Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk belong on any legitimate list of best NC cities and towns. I'm glad you love the eastern part of the state, but for many of us, we set our sights higher.
I know all places you mentioned except Elon, Pinehurst.
I love living in Cary. I have lived in 5 different states in many different places in Northeast. But I like NC so much that I'm staying for a long time!!
If you're planning to move to NC, don't try to bring the same attitude that you want to escape from the other state.
I was born in Laurinburg N.C. all of my life. Ive recently moved to Pinehurst N.C. and so far so good. They're both within an hour from Fort Bragg NC where the biggest Army base is located in the entire USA. Its awesome. I say sometimes that I wished to move somewhere else, but taking a week away to the SC coast of Myrtle Beach SC, which is an hour 15 minutes away, I can't wait to return home. A weeks enough away from HOME,so I know that I wouldn't want to leave...
I live in S. Raleigh near Fuquay-Varina. My kids went to elementary school in Fuquay-Varina, middle school in Holly Springs and high school in Apex. That's how close I am to all of these. I love living here and I feel safe here.
Clayton, should be on the list. Home prices are much cheaper, schools are great, and it's less than 30 minutes to Raleigh.
Western NC is the jewel of NC as far as I am concerned. Especially in the tri state area touching the North Georgia and Tennessee lines all the mountains go straight up to the Blue ridge parkway and smoky mountains. Less cities mostly woods and mountains and lakes.
I live in Bryson City
Wish we could move there but we have little ones and want more around for them
In 2020 we moved from the DC-Baltimore suburbs to just outside Asheville and love it here!
Can't wait to move back to my homestate next year!
Durham does have the 11'8" bridge. It's hard to beat for entertainment.
Respectfully Charlotte, Asheville and some coastal towns need way more representation lol NC is a big state with a lot to offer, you could make a half hour video of all the different places to go / see
Yay! I love finding CZcamsrs in my home state!!
Yay!
Cary and NC looks beautiful.
North Carolina is a very beautiful state , I would consider to live there for the rest of my life
My moms part of the family lives in Raleigh. Definitely a great place. I love NC!
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Thank you thank you thank you for keeping coastal communities off this list. How much do i owe you?
Lol I love the intro song!!
Wake Forest high school alum here. Shortys hotdogs for lunch were the way to go
OBX is the best place in NC. I was staying there for 3 months and had the best time of my life! ❤️
I lived on OBX for 17 yrs. best people, crime free, quiet, but lacks good medical care, and jobs.
@@drunolan5656 i worked in foodlion in kdh.
Can't afford rent in kdh working at food lion.
SUPER EXPENSIVE tho
Love your videos. Waxhaw should have made the list though
It's cool there!
Outside of Asheville! That's where I want to live. Thanks for the video N.J.!
💖🌷💖🌷💖🌷Love the channel !
Interesting. I lived in Raleigh and you named the town's my Dad, brother and sister all live in today. We all migrated here. You didn't mention the traffic in the triangle and north of Charlotte stinks. Take a look at the other great places in NC to live that aren't around the triangle or Charlottem it a big beautiful state. I live on the coast. Awesome.
Can you give some advice on safe affordable places to live by the coast? Thanks
It's funny to watch these as a native of the state I'm always like "I'm tired of NC" lol I love it. We have a certain amount of charm
From what I’ve seen of nc visiting I’ve been on the west side where towns like hickory and blowing rock/ Boone are. They were all beautiful. I try to stay away from the populated metro areas like you pointed out. But nice video
I live in Huntersville and it's true that the areas around Davidson are amazing. You don't even need to head into Charlotte for anything, which is very good, considering how bad Charlotte has gotten recently.
In actually moving to that area do you know of any local people renting apartments or houses
Huntersville is a nightmare for traffic. Ya'll are a mini Charlotte.
@@maggiesmom2007 lol I ended up in Charlotte good God the traffic is horrible
@@JamesThomas-dn6ee I'd rather watch paint dry then live or work there again.
@@maggiesmom2007 yea once my lease is up I'm moving out of Charlotte
There are lots of great towns and cities in North Carolina he didn’t mention
*thx 4 sharing good refreshing content from the gr8 state of N.C. Nick & Sage* 👍🇺🇲
Wow, I felt that Sheby would be on this list. Such a quaint town west of Charlotte. I love it here!