Homes are going for about $223,100 on average. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,213 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong here? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Ezekiel Ramos
As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. pet-friendliness used to be much wild but now it's excellent.
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Nathan C.
thanks for sharing
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raleighnative2024
I work in engineering here and it exceeded my expectations. The job market for my field is excellent. No regrets on my end..
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Grayson Gutierrez
it depends on the neighborhood
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Grace
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 11 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Samantha B.
I work in hospitality here and it exceeded my expectations. The job market for my field is surprisingly good. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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