The Triangle, the area of Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding cities, boasts southern charm mixed with highbrow sophistication. The Triangle appears to give it’s citizens access to the city life while simultaneously not being far away from small rural pockets. For example, a cow farm could be 5 minutes from downtown Raleigh or downtown Durham or downtown Chapel Hill (yes, really!). So, why move to the Triangle? Maybe because the triangle region is booming with growth in all sectors!
Job Growth
Thanks in large part of the Research Triangle Park (RTP) Raleigh ranked #2 in tech jobs only behind San Fransico, due to Silicon Valley. Jobs are in abundance here, as proven by the low unemployment rate of 3.3%. The businesses in the triangle are exciting and have long-term growth opportunities which draw people from great distances. Industries showing the most growth are tech, healthcare, education, energy, and other cutting-edge, industries.
Education
The Triangle is renown for its colleges. You can't imagine how many people here love college basketball! Some notable universities are:
- The University Of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)
- North Carolina State University (NC State)
- Duke University
- Meredith College
- North Carolina Central University
- St. Augustine's College
- William Peace University
- Shaw University
And there are more. We don't lack in smarts and we bring in lots of great minds who help to create this educational mecca.
Geography & Climate
The Triangle seems to be located in this sweet spot where it gets hot but not too hot and cold but not too cold and we get all the seasons in North Carolina. We’re also located equal distances from the mountains and the beach, making it a hard choice to choose sometimes which place to enjoy.
Interesting Triangle Statistics
We believe that the small things about a location you might live can really change your perspective. Let’s give you a quick insight into some interesting statistics the Triangle has (Based off Raleigh-Durham).
- Population of 1,714,000
- 35 is the median age
- $47,430 is the average annual salary.
- $215,000 is the average home price
- $900 is the average rent
- 24-minute average commute
As you can see the Triangle is a unique location to live that has plenty to offer in spontaneity while also offering security. It’s a cozy location that allows plenty of flexibility for residents to live the way they want.
If you're looking for a great realtor to show you around, we would love to meet you and share why we are the ideal realtors in the Triangle for your home buying and home selling needs.
