The Definitive Guide to Moving to Raleigh, NC

The Definitive Guide to Moving to Raleigh, NC

Known as the City of Oaks and the state capital, Raleigh consistently ranks among America's best places to live. Population ~475K city, ~1.4M metro. Here is everything you need to know about moving to Raleigh NC.

Why Raleigh?

• State capital with government stability
• NC State University adds academic/cultural energy
• Research Triangle Park 15-25 min away
• 200+ parks and greenways
• Nationally recognized dining and arts scene

Top Neighborhoods

• North Hills — walkable midtown mixed-use, $400K-$900K+
• ITB (Inside the Beltline) — historic charm, $500K-$1M+
• Five Points — 1920s bungalows, walkable village, $450K-$900K+
• Hayes Barton — Raleigh's most prestigious, $700K-$2M+
• Cameron Village — midtown near NC State, $400K-$800K+
• Brier Creek — NW Raleigh near RDU, $350K-$650K
• Wakefield — TPC golf, north Raleigh, $400K-$800K+
• Downtown — urban core, museums, food halls, $300K-$800K+

Schools

Wake County Public Schools. Enloe (IB), Broughton, Leesville Road, Athens Drive, Sanderson. Magnet and year-round options. NC State, Duke, UNC within 30 min.

Employment

State of NC, NC State University, WakeMed, Red Hat, Bandwidth, Pendo, RTP (Cisco, IBM, Fidelity). Diverse, resilient economy.

Things to Do

• NC Museum of Art and Natural Sciences (free)
• Glenwood South nightlife
• PNC Arena (Hurricanes, NC State)
• Pullen Park, Umstead State Park
• Dorothea Dix Park
• Transfer Co and Morgan Street Food Halls

Dining

Glenwood South, Fayetteville Street, North Hills, food halls. James Beard-recognized scene. International cuisine growing rapidly.

Commute

• RTP: 15-25 min
• RDU: 15-20 min
• Durham: 25-30 min
• I-40, I-440, I-540, US-1, GoRaleigh bus

Healthcare

WakeMed (flagship in Raleigh), UNC Rex, Duke Health (~30 min). Extensive outpatient network.

Ready to Move?

Edwards Real Estate Group
167 E Chatham St. Suite 200, Cary, NC 27511
Phone: (919) 307-5575
Visit movemetoraleighnc.com