Do they really mean anything?

What do they tell you about a community?  

I believe Ratings are important and do give you a real sense of what's going on in the area.  I've written several posts on the Raleigh-Cary, NC area because I absolutely love where I live, work, and play.  Just last month I wrote about Why I love Cary, NC . And, here is a post I wrote earlier this year called 2008 Triangle Accolades - The list keeps growing about the many accolades that have been bestowed upon the Triangle.  

It looks like I'm not the only one singing the Triangle praises.  The secret is out and the Raleigh - Cary area has been discovered.   There are over 18,000 people moving into this area on a year-to-year basis. I decided to write this post today because The Milken Institute just released their Best Cities for 2008 and the Raleigh-Cary area came out #2!!! I'm not sure why they chose Provo, Utah as number 1 but I'll get over it.  The list also puts Wilmington at No. 6 and Durham at No. 21.  Among other North Carolina metros, Charlotte ranks No. 26, with Asheville No. 46, Winston-Salem No. 99 and Greensboro No. 141. 

In my next post I'm going to write about the many things that my clients look for when they are moving to the area.  I truly believe this area has it all.  So, if you are considering a move to North Carolina or the Triangle area give me a call - we have a lot to talk about!  

Revolving List of Triangle Accolades

Wake County Accolades

 

 
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18 Comments on Area Ratings- What's the big deal?

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2008
165,382 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Tracy - Congratulations to Raleigh-Cary for being the #2 Best City for 2008.  My area made the top 200 too (woo hoo!) but it was much futher down the list :-). 

11:04am • #1
131,089 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Plus there are so many nice people here!!  Thanks for getting the word out!

6:18pm • #2
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2008
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Hi Tracy,

Like I said before..."number 1 in your heart, number 2 on the scorecard"  Watch out though, Wilmington is catching up! 

Dick Beals

8:13am • #3
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Provo, Utah?

I don't get it either!

But, hey, we're proud of our #2 ranking!

And if Miss Provo can't fulfill her responsibilities as Miss America, the first runner up will be crowned instead!

Better keep on your toes Provo! We're right behind you!

8:21am • #4
195,221 Points 29 Featured Posts Outside Blog

I just did a post today about that report also. Like you said, Miliken is just reporting what you and I already knew...this is a GREAT place to live and work. GBU!

6:56pm • #5
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2008
222,386 Points 12 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

I'd rather be the bride instead of the bridesmaid but #2 works.

11:53am • #7
299,141 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Hi Tracy,
You and Elizabeth are doing a great job spreading the word about the Raleigh/Cary area.  It is a great place to live--I loved my time there when I was at St. Mary's.

12:41pm • #8
410,266 Points 48 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Tracy,

Congrats on the good ratings.  It really does mean something, especially to the people who live there.

Mike in Tucson

8:38pm • #9
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Wow I did not realize how popular that area is...good place to be....take care

10:05pm • #10
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2008
573,020 Points 59 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Tracy, the Raleigh-Cary and even the Durham area have consistently ranked up high in best places to live from many sources.

3:53pm • #11
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2008
166,337 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Move over Provo, Raleigh-Cary is coming through!  I've fallen in love with your area thanks to your great posts Tracy, and I see why so many are moving there.  Your pride is well placed.  Provo ???  Who wudda thunk it   :-)

5:43am • #12
450,156 Points 13 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Tracy - I know your area is a popular relocation area, many New Yorkers have now made that area home.  Yes from your posting you really showcase the area.  It is truly easy to talk about an area when you yourself is passionate about it.

7:31am • #13
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2008
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I love those big colorful numbers on your post!  I don't understand how Provo can be #1.  Yucch.

8:05am • #14
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2008
258,253 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Tracy- It must be really nice to live in the #2 Best Area.  Nice job you do on showcasing why your area is a good one.

11:19pm • #15
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2008
398,047 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Congratulations on the rating. More people may want to relocate to your area and you are the expert . Hope they read your post.

6:49am • #16
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Awesome!  It's always great news when other folks recognize what you already knew about the place you live.  We had that last year, when Crofton made the Top 100 Best Places to Live.

6:55am • #18
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17

Thank you for your assistance! I find your blog entries very informative. Keep it coming.

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