Triangle locals know just how fabulous this region is, and it seems that the nation has taken notice too! For the past few years, many local cities have been named some of the best places to live, work, and raise a family.
Below are some Triangle links, info, and awards for Raleigh, Durham, and Cary.
2023 Awards
- SmartAsset evaluated the most resilient cities, and Cary, NC, came out on top!
- Niche.com has released the 10 best Zip Codes to live in North Carolina, and 7 of the top 10 are in the Raleigh-Durham area!
- Hottest Housing Markets in the US according to US News – #4 Charlotte, #3 Raleigh, #2 Durham-Chapel Hill
- 15 Best Places to Buy a House according to WalletHub #5 Cary, #7 Durham, #14 Raleigh
- #5 Most Liveable City in the US that Will Change Your Life for the Better – Raleigh, NC, according to The Frugal Expat
- Best Places to Live in the Southeast – #2 Cary, #15 Durham, according to Livability.com
- Top 10 Cities for Spacious Living – #1 Raleigh, according to StorageCafe.com
- North Carolina Top State for Business in 2023 by CNBC
- MarketWatch has named Cary, NC – Best Affordable Little City to Live in America
- #2 Best Places to Live in the South in 2023 – US News and World Report – Raleigh/Durham, NC
- North Carolina’s economy ranks No. 7 in US
- US: Top 15 Safest Cities – Raleigh #11 Safest Large City
- The 10 best cities to become a homeowner, where houses are affordable relative to incomes and property values tend to go up – Raleigh #1
- Which U.S. Metros Are the Top Millennial Magnets? by Commercial Cafe – #7 Raleigh Large Metro and #6 Durahm/Chapel Hill for Mid-Size Metro
- Raleigh/Durham, NC #3 Best Place to Live in 2023 by US News and World Report
- Top 15 Best and Most Beautiful College Towns in the US by Know Insiders – #6 Chapel Hill, NC
- NC named No. 1 in country again for economic development
- Triangle Among Top 10 Cities to Start a Career in the US – #3 Durham, #7 Cary, #10 Raleigh
- The 10 Best U.S. Cities For High-Paying Jobs by The Street – #5 Raleigh-Cary, NC
- 21 Best Cities to Invest in Real Estate in 2023 by Norada – #15 Durham and #19 Raleigh
- The 10 Best Places to Live in the South By Money – #1 Raleigh
- Best Places To Live In North Carolina In 2023 by Forbes Advisor – #1 Raleigh and #3 Durham
- The Hottest Housing Markets in the U.S. By US News & World Report – #1 Raleigh and #4 Durham
- Raleigh, Durham, Charlotte ranked in Top 10 ‘boomtowns’ in the US By WRAL News – Durham #7
- The best and worst places for first-time homebuyers 2023 By Bankrate – Raleigh #3 Best
- 2023’s Happiest Cities in America By WalletHub – Raleigh #22 out of 182!
- 2023’s Best Cities for College Basketball Fans By WalletHub – #1 Durham and #8 Chapel Hill
- The South’s Best Cities 2023 By Southern Living Magazine – #12 Raleigh, NC
2022 Awards
- Triangle economy is sizzling, ranking as 4th fastest-growing metro in U.S. – WRAL TechWire
- The 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S. | 2022—2023 Raleigh #4 and Chapel Hill #12 – Money
- 2023 Best Public High Schools in America – North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics – Niche
- Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2022-2023 – Raleigh Durham #6 – U.S. News
2021 Awards
- Raleigh, NC – #1 in Real Estate Prospects for 2021 – New Homes & Ideas
2020 Awards
- Morrisville, NC – Best Places to Live – Money
- Apex, NC and Morrisville, NC – Best Places to Live – Niche.com
- Raleigh, NC – The 10 Best Big Cities to Live in Right Now – Money
- Raleigh, NC – #9 Among 2020’s Safest Cities in America – WalletHub
- Cary, NC – Cities Where Women Are Most Successful – SmartAsset
- Cary, NC – The Umstead Hotel and Spa – #1 Among Best Hotels in North Carolina – U.S. News & World Report
- Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill, NC – Among Best Music Scenes Right Now – Rolling Stone
- Raleigh, NC – #2 in 2020 Quality of Life Ranking – Numbeo
- Raleigh, NC – Best Places to Retire – Forbes
- Raleigh, NC – 15th Most Pet-Friendly Cities – WalletHub
- Raleigh, NC – 10 Most Recession-Resistant Cities – Smartasset
- Raleigh, NC – The Best Places to Raise a Family on a Budget – The Motley Fool
- Raleigh, NC – Top 10 Metros for Millennials Who Want to Relocate – Commercial Cafe
2019 Awards
- Raleigh, NC – The 10 Best Places to Live – US News and World Report
- Durham NC – The 10 Best Places to Live – US News and World Report
- Raleigh, NC – Top 10 Best Places to Live – Livability
2018 Awards
- Apex, NC – Fastest-Growing Suburbs – Realtor.com
- Raleigh, NC – The 10 Best Big Cities to Live in Right Now – Money
- Morrisville, Cary, Apex – Best Suburbs to Live – Niche
- Cary, Apex – Best Places to Live – Money
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