It's nothing new that the Triangle area of North Carolina (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, and the surrounding towns) has long been known as a great place to live and work - and recently, Forbes.com named Durham, North Carolina as one of the Top 20 Places to Educate Your Child (#20).
The magazine ranked each city in five areas, and here is how Durham fared: Public School Support, B; Private School Options, B+; Library Popularity, A; College Town, A+; and College Options, A.
Anyone wishing to receive an education can certainly find a place to call home in the Triangle. Choices include:
- Duke University, located in Durham. James Buchanan Duke created the school as a memorial to his father, Washington Duke.
- North Carolina Central University, also located in Durham.
- North Carolina State University, located in Raleigh.
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The oldest public university in the United States. Some would call this the best University in the state. :-) Maybe I call it the best because I have two degrees from this awesome school. :-)
We have so much to be proud of in the Triangle, and education is only one area. In April, Forbes named Durham as the #7 place for Business and Career. This isn't the least bit surprising, especially since we have Research Triangle Park, founded in 1959, boasts 157 research and development facilities. There are approximately 39,000 equivalent full-time employees.
Some of the largest employers as of January 2007 are:
- IBM: 10,800
- GlaxoSmithKline: 6,400
- Cisco Systems: 3,400
- Nortel Networks: 2,800
- RTI International: 2,600
For a more comprehensive list of companies, see this Quick Guide.
Not only is the Triangle area a great place to live, work, and obtain a great education, it is also a great place to retire. Retirees can enjoy great weather, access to fantastic beaches, and North Carolina Mountains, as well as outstanding healthcare, including Duke University Medical Center, Rex Healthcare, and UNC Hospitals.
I could go on and on and on about this beautiful state I call home - but words just can't do it justice!
If you're thinking of relocating to the Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill or the surrounding towns, I would love to help you!
We hope to see you soon...
Darleen McCullen, REALTOR®, Broker
Keller Williams Realty
Phone: 919.454.8864
Email: darleen@darleenmc.com
Photos courtesy of Microsoft.com
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