BEST and WORST of the Suburbs near Raleigh NC

In this video we tell you about the BEST and WORST things about all the suburbs near Raleigh NC. We talk about the pros and cons of each, and what it is like to live there. Make sure you watch this video if you're planning on moving to the Raleigh North Carolina area.
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0:00 Introduction
0:45 CARY
1:57 WAKE FOREST
3:22 MORRISVILLE
4:09 APEX
5:22 HOLLY SPRINGS
6:38 YOUNGSVILLE
7:55 KNIGHTDALE
9:33 GARNER
10:46 FUQUAY-VARINA
13:00 CLAYTON
14:00 WENDELL
15:37 ZEBULON
16:25 ROLESVILLE

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

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[@ymco1106]

Great video! I am literally taking notes for my trip in a few weeks!

[@ademvoinov2906]

Thank you VERY much for your well put together, detailed content! It has helped me decide on relocating to Raleigh from Alberta Canada! I just recently spent 2 weeks there exploring the neighborhoods you have mentioned, as a couple with 3 young children, the information you are sharing with us is so valuable, keep it coming!

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thank you! So happy we were able to help!

[@MK-eb5bf]

Where did you end up? I am considering moving to Raleigh from Florida with my 11 year old. Leaning towards Durham.

[@GeraldM_inNC]

Thank you, that was extremely helpful. I can see I will be viewing this video multiple times during my search.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Glad it was helpful! Let us know if we can help with your search

[@andrebaker7023]

Love the channel man ❤ Helpful.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thank you!

[@mbruce92]

As per usual, another great video! My wife and I are moving from London to the Triangle this summer, and are coming out to NC next week to explore the area -- this has been so helpful (and so well timed!) Thanks Chris!

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thank you! Let us know if you have any questions or need any help. Hope you like NC!

[@chrishager3822]

Mark welcome to NC. I have lived in nc since 2006 so you can kiss those cloudy cold London days good bye. My wife and I live in Chapel Hill and really are looking to move back into the Apex Holly springs area so I hope you have those selected on your list.

[@Addicus_brown]

Wake forest here. Would definitely recommend!

[@IansGarage]

Hey Mark - I moved from London last year. We settled in Mebane, somewhat outside the Triangle but it's all reachable. If you're used to the M4, M1, A1 or A12/13, the comments about a "bit of a drive" are quite funny! The "bad traffic" is really nothing compared to the M25 in rush hour (or any other time). It takes about 40 mins from here to RTP or the airport, and I'm way outside the areas covered above. It's worth taking time to learn the difference in the house buying process here - you have your own agent to start with! A good one will help you find the right home, in the right area and buy at the right price. And compared to London and the South East it's soooo cheap!

[@gaznfluffy]

Sounds like Raleigh area is a breeding ground for Brit expats. Good to know! Moving to the area in 24!

[@unboxingapplicances573]

You shared extremely interesting info, great video 👍👍👌

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thank you!

[@jessicaleonard1152]

Would love to see you start including thoughts on Sanford in your videos! Seems pretty up and coming.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

We will try. It’s so far away, but a lot of people are looking there since the Triangle is getting so expensive.

[@jonbroome314]

Good description of Fuquay-Varina. It takes about 30 min to drive from downtown Fuquay to downtown Raleigh but US401 moves pretty quickly most times of the day. Plus it’s close to nice small towns like Angier and Lillington with real southern charm.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thank you

[@ianpotere2986]

Representing Wendell for 5 years now - we love it here. So convenient to get to Raleigh or “north” Raleigh, but still have that small town feel. Like you said, when you look at the map, you would never know you can get to downtown Raleigh within 15 minutes. Not terrible to go to knightdale for those box stores, and now that Publix is here, we have that “convenience” factor too. Love the downtown area, couldn’t be happier here. Love all your videos! Always enjoyable to listen to when I walk my daughter to sleep lol

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thank you so much for sharing and for the nice comments! That was great to read!!

[@ayannab.4572]

I love Wendell! Definitely love that it’s more rural than some other areas but not too far from Raleigh

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

@@ayannab.4572 Absolutely!

[@humblebee4]

I'm selling my house in Southeast Raleigh and buying a new house in Wendell (Anderson Farm,) and I love where my new subdivision is located, right on the Knightdale and Wendell line. The East Wake County area is growing rapidly, and Wendell has the best of both worlds, southern charm plus it's not far from Knightdale and Raleigh. It's also a straight shot down 64 to get to work (I work downtown Raleigh), super convenient.

[@JohnDoe-zn8ok]

great info! Thanks!

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@boyjrr]

I've watched several of your videos. I think you don't give Garner enough credit. At least you included it this time! I moved to Garner 2 years ago, at the beginning of the pandemic. There's lots of new construction here, though I bought a home in an existing, older neighborhood. It's more affordable than lots of the triangle. I am constantly finding small, locally owned businesses, especially restaurants. AND it is soooo close to downtown Raleigh. I can be in the heart of the downtown in 10 minutes.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

We’ve included Garner as much as every other suburb. We have said there is new construction there tons of times. We have said it’s very affordable. We said it’s 8-15 minutes to downtown. It doesn’t have very many locally owned businesses compared to most suburbs. It also has one small strip of buildings that make up downtown unlike others like Clayton, Fuquay, WF, and Wendell that have a very defined historic downtown area. Not sure what else you want. Nothing wrong with Garner at all, it’s a great value and you can’t beat being so close to downtown Raleigh. Every place has its pros and cons.

[@claudiacables1764]

I have been a resident of Holly Springs since 2000. A lot has changed since then and improved. It has a really brand new area with restaurants, coffee and ice cream shops. The Holly Springs cultural center offers shows, musical concerts frequently and it has a beautiful library. You did not mention the Parks and green areas available in HS. The conmute to RTP will be faster once they finish the 540 interstate which is already under construction. A great place to live and raise kids. HS is the 2nd. Safest place to live after Pembroke Pines

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thank you for sharing

[@youramericanfriend9478]

We recently bought a house in Holly Springs after a thorough countrywide search. It really is a great place. We’re super happy we picked it. Hopefully the town will keep it’s well balanced design as the population continues to grow.

[@johngreen7726]

Friends just bought a house there & we just visited there & the area. If job works out we might be moving there as well, affordable with 3 kids plus the dream job working remote would be perfect! I chuckle when they say traffic it's nothing out there vs where I'm from (dam Yankee lol).

[@orvesterswanson3873]

I love this video.it is giving me a lot of towns to look at

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thank you so much

[@alexvelez2141]

I've watched so many of your videos and it has helped so much. I've watched this video a dozen times. I accepted a job in Garner and will be moving in two weeks 😬 wish me luck

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Good luck! Thank you for watching

[@sandrapitts8510]

Garner is a nice town

[@christophernash8166]

Grew up in Charlotte and moved to Wake Forest in my 20's for 6 years. Loved the town and an amazing place to raise kids even the smallest ones. Great parks and playgrounds. Beautiful lake walks that are easy to take small kiddos on. The traffic can be bad, but Ive seen worse. I know people have to travel for work, but other than that, everything you need is in Wake Forest. Many grocery store selections there. Also, Wake Forest has a seminary that the public is allowed to walk at and the town has both city and country charm.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Yes, Wake Forest has a lot going for it. Probably the most grocery store options we've seen in a city that size.

[@latonyahayes-marrow3031]

Very Accurate, I have been in this area for 17 yrs, and I have seen the growth and visited all of the towns mentioned.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thank you!

[@beautifulinc1869]

Great video as always …. Last year we were literally outbid several times in almost every suburb mentioned (haha). We finally built in Clayton and It’s growing on us every single day. We are just happy to be out of the rat race 😁.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thanks for sharing!

[@andrebaker7023]

Give me some feedback on Clayton.

[@cme4743]

I moved from my Raleigh to Clayton for the last year that I lived in NC. I was dreading the move initially, because I loved living in the city. HOWEVER, Clayton REALLY grew on me too. It kinda reminded me of bigger version of my hometown in SC. I would move back for sure, if I could find a job in the area. Pros: -Very charming downtown -The city hosts events periodically to keep locals entertained -Rental/home prices better than Raleigh -Fair amount of development for a smaller town -A few great local restaurants (Jamaica Bites, Caribbean Delight, St. George’s Subs, Sak’s Deli) -Stores conveniently located (if you live on the west side) Cons: -Heavier rush hour due to new development -Limited options for utility services (IMO) -Definitely had to go into Raleigh for entertainment outside of occasional town sponsored events

[@praiseandworshipthankyouje757]

Great video. Always looking forward to new videos about North Carolina. Would you happen to have any info about Lillington? Thank you and can’t wait for the next video.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

We sadly don’t have a lot of into about that area since it’s pretty far from here. But thank you!

[@Jblaze024]

The only thing Lillington has going for itself is Campbell University and the new Detention center. I know, I used to live in the Dunn-Erwin area for 18Yrs.

[@praiseandworshipthankyouje757]

@@Jblaze024 sounds like a small and very quiet town. Thank you 🙏

[@Jblaze024]

@@praiseandworshipthankyouje757 it's okay to raise kids but that's about it. No actually the sex offender list is outrageous in that area

[@JesusLopez-un6mw]

I’ve been living in Zebulon since 2006. When we came in is was dead as dead can be. Now we about 5 or 6 subdivisions being built at the same time plus a few more that were built in the last 5 years. Downtown was boring but just got a distillery, a wine place and a brewery which have brought some stir at night (in a good way). Also must of the building have been remodeled or in the process. We have I485 that goes straight by the town that takes to Raleigh in about 25 minutes, to the airport in about 40 minutes (directly from town to the airport parking or terminals) and to I95 in about 20 to 25 minutes. Also we have a Walmart Supercenter just outside of town (3 minutes from downtown where I live). There’s plenty of fast foods, a Food Lion and a couple more supermarkets. Before I forget we have about 5 banks too. Real estate have gone up because I guess because we are getting way too many new housing. Overall after 14 years here we love it. Wendell is ten minutes away and Knightdale is about 15 minutes so there’s plenty of shopping and eating options in town and close by. I just got tired of typing. Just my two cents (or my two dollars?).

[@AI2789crg]

Great info, thanks! The "Chapters" list in the description left out a few cities. Here's the complete linked list: Cary 0:45 Wake Forest 01:57 Morrisville 03:20 Apex 04:09 Holly Springs 05:22 Youngsville 06:36 Knightdale 07:55 Garner 09:33 Fuquay-Varina 10:46 Clayton 13:00 Wendell 14:00 Zebulon 15:37 Rolesville 16:25

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thank you for doing that. The chapters are automatic and KZbin didn’t pick up on all of them. Will put yours in the description.

[@sebastiangarcia41910]

Bought a house last year in Youngsville. I love this little town!

[@Juanpax1]

Great and informative video, you just forgot to mention all the new construction going on in Clayton and highway 40 will be completed soon!

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

The playlist at the end goes into detail with all of them.

[@kevins.6971]

No it won’t. I’ve lived in Raleigh since 1996 and it has literally ALWAYS been there. What makes you think it will be finished soon 🤣

[@tonyvarse7856]

Great video! I bought a home in Morrisville last year. I know as part of your videos there has to be a negative but those aren't really negative and shouldn't turn people away. As for airplane noise, this was one of my main concern moving to Morrisville but I barely hear them or gotten use to it inside my home. I hear train noise once every midnight which noticeable...OR car mufflers that are louder than airplanes flying over. Morrisville is growing so maybe I shouldn't have provided this tip to keep people from moving here. :)

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thank you. We've had some people very sensitive to airplane noise so they won't live anywhere near the flight path. Not all areas are loud though.

[@frankeasterling8958]

Thanks for this. We moved to Clayton a year ago...we LOVE IT. Mannings is an AMAZING restaurant. And Revival is a great drink spot. You should check it out.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

We love Mannings. Haven’t tried Revival yet. Thanks!

[@sandrapitts8510]

I love Clayton

[@joannc147]

Enjoy your insights! Ha, I live in Fuquay and we need to travel OUT of town to find good restaurants. We are known for many breweries here. Traffic is awful but I simply love this town. Did I mention we have a lot of breweries?

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thank you! You have a couple good ones there. Vicious Fishes plus you have Stickboy!

[@leedeville6935]

I bought in Cary 2 weeks before the pandemic... man, did I get lucky.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Yes you did!

[@guitarxy1948]

Yes you did!

[@BklynJames]

You have to love when southern people say a 15/20 minute drive is a long time......

[@carsiettalittle]

Clayton is literally 30 mins or less away from Raleigh depending on when you live. We definitely get snow lol. It's snowed the past two weekends. The con is bc of our rural location back roads hold ice longer.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Clayton gets MUCH less snow than the North West parts of the Triangle. The snowstorm this past week was unusual in that the areas South of the Triangle got more than the North.

[@carsiettalittle]

@@LivinginRaleighTV it's not a competition. I'm simply saying we definitely get snow here. And considering we're more rural... It typically stays around a little longer. Regardless

[@beckikelly2162]

I find the rental prices have gotten ridiculous in the last 2-1/2 years we moved here. Can't afford a new house anymore.

[@abbyskylar2836]

I clicked on this to see what would be said about Wake Forest. We moved there 4 years ago and in just that time it has grown exponentially. Already looking to leave. Traffic is absolutely horrific and they keep building houses with no updates on infrastructure or new schools, plus housing prices are insane.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

We have noticed a lot of that. Thanks for sharing.

[@miao.6685]

They’re going to be expanding Capital Blvd in the coming years … will likely be very helpful when it’s all said and done but probably will be a complete nightmare going through construction.

[@JB-ob2gj]

That helped me as Wake Forest was a fav on my list

[@LeChacalos]

Any feedback on Mungo Homes. Planning to move to Raleigh area in a few months.

[@danielponder690]

Anna Pizzeria in FV is excellent too! I honestly don't understand the draw for NC period, but a lot of it seems to appeal to families - which is not my demographic

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Haven't tried it but have walked past it several times. Looks good

[@MzCAGOMEA]

I live in garner. I love it but I'm originally from Beaufort NC on the coast. We rent right now but hope to be able to get a house here.

[@sleepyskaterzzz]

What are your thoughts on Angier, Willow Spring and Smithfield?

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

We talked a bit about them in the video we did tonight. They are all much less expensive and less competitive when buying a home. They have a slower pace of life, a lot more rural feel, and about 45 min to 1 hour from most of Raleigh. Definitely good options to consider!

[@ashleyknobel9858]

Living in Youngsville I gotta say it has a lot going for itself! The downtown area actually has a lot of fun, from the Yacht Club to Burnt Barrel there is a nightlife. There are new restaurants and shops coming in and we are close to Franklinton and Louisburg where their cute downtown areas are growing everyday! Yes it is a further drive to Raleigh, but the atmosphere and people make youngsville a great place to be!

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thanks for sharing! We love Youngsville

[@saraoktober6]

I'm working on moving to the cary, Holly springs, apex area in a couple months allll the way from maine. After researching for the longest time about the best place for us to go...this is where we ended up. Maine is beautiful...but it is not good unless you're wealthy and enjoy traveling hours (unless you're on the very few big cities there) our healthcare isn't great and jobs are not easy to get, keep(without being put on unemployment) and the cold and snow is really harsh. I'm 33 with kids and lived here my whole life so taking this big step will be interesting!

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

That's great to hear! Let us know if we can help

[@mjg1544]

Used to live in Apex and North Raleigh for 5 years and before that stayed with relatives one month every summer as a kid. They moved to Zebulon before passing away. Love the whole area! Where is the most conservative area of Raleigh with some southern charm? Clayton? Youngsville? Rolesville? Somewhere the opposite of Durham, Cary, or Chapel Hill. Kids are grown and just love the quiet life. Wife works remote and I drive an hour now so distance is not really an issue. I’m tired of mega high home prices and super high property taxes ($11K for 2800 sq ft) here in north Texas!

[@BryantBaudelaire]

Definitely not gonna find any southern charm in Cary because it’s the (Containment Area for Relocated Yankees) lol that’s the first joke I’ve heard moving to Raleigh and I’m a yankee lol. Southern charm in Raleigh is hard to find these days.

[@Jblaze024]

I was getting ready to say that about Cary but you beat me to it LOL. Raleigh and the surrounding area used to have a lot of Southern charm until they built every damn thing up in the last 20 yrs.

[@SeldimSeen1]

I have also heard CARY as "Concentrated Area for Relocated Yankees."

[@gregorycyr9272]

I been in Raleigh since 1991.Area was nicer back then,people friendlier for sure.

[@lelabrooks04]

Moved to Raleigh in 1992! Was in Time Magazine as the place to relocate to. Lol I was in my early 20 back then. Seemed like a college town to me and can remember when 440 was being built. Nothing in Wendell or Knightdale. Starter homes being bought by young people for under 100,000 back then.

[@chrishager3822]

So true

[@Christopher50now]

JoCo here!! Wooooo!!!

[@SeldimSeen1]

Cary also has the most impatient and dangerously rude drivers in the triangle. Could you also share information on the areas on the West side of Raleigh, like Durham, Hillsboro, and Carboro? Great video thank you for sharing.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Can’t argue with that lol

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Yes, we plan on doing that this Spring. Thanks for the suggestion

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Yes, we plan on doing that this Spring. Thanks for the suggestion

[@chrishager3822]

Cary is mostly people from out of state like me(Ohio) but I agree I think our NY and CA implants need to cool thier jets a little when driving.

[@johnbmx4christ]

@@chrishager3822 i drive around the country every couple years. it definitely isn't the people from elsewhere. all of our cars throughout the years have all been hit while parked, be it in parking lots or on the street, all by north carolinians. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2nWl2pnhtlrjM0

[@robward155]

No mention of Chatham County Chatham Park. This 40 minute drive across 64 to Raleigh is one of the last real rural counties close to Raleigh whose quaint town of Pittsboro has the southern charm and county low low taxes none of your other locations can compare. Closeness to Chapel Hill/Durham area in addition to Raleigh makes it a desirable location. Home prices also probably lower than all the rest you mentioned.

[@timothymclain]

Apex is amazing. Best small downtown in the triangle.

[@Jblaze024]

I live in Durant trails off litchford road. The houses in this neighborhood sell in the matter days.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Yep. We’ll seen that!

[@MattRodMusicVids]

Would be really helpful to show the suburbs on a map.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

This is just an overview of pros and cons. You can find a playlist at the end of this video that has all of them in detail including maps.

[@sleepinggiant575]

What about the Bedford ? Also, what about Breezewood Condominiums in the Falls of the Neuse?

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Bedford is in North Raleigh. Really beautiful and well designed neighborhood.

[@twoisbetter1]

I have to say that Holly Springs now has some great restaurants! Osha Thai, Vieni, Mama Mia, Pimento Tea Room and others. In fact, the Blind Pelican just had a viral video of their bloody mary/seafood masterpiece that people in Vegas are telling me about! I did think its funny that the positive of Holly Springs is that its close to Cary or Apex, lol. After all these years of having to drive to those towns to eat or shop, its so nice NOT to have to go to those towns! We've grown enough that I can get what I need in town.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Holly Springs has definitely got a lot going for it! We'll look for the Blind Pelican video

[@pencilpen8838]

I Live in Apex and i agree on the negative aspects

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thank you

[@TheFatGandalf]

Surprised that you knocked Holly Springs for its distance to Raleigh. I live in Holly Springs and it takes me 15 min to Raleigh going on 401. We also have 540 so getting to RTP is easy.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Downtown Raleigh to Downtown Holly Springs is a 25 minute drive, more if there is traffic. Cary, Apex, Garner are all less drive time to downtown Raleigh. So it depends where in Raleigh you’re commuting to. West Raleigh or South Raleigh isn’t bad at all.

[@ramezqubain8177]

Great video, wIsh if you showed us the location of the suburbs on a map

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thank you. There wasn’t room in this video, but in all the videos in the playlist at the end we go into detail about each including their location on a map.

[@sydneyedmisten7317]

You missed Holly Springs having the landfill

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thank you

[@larrypicard8802]

You forgot Selma-Smithfield.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thanks. We put it in other videos.

[@glendacarlson2156]

Do you have any video's about WASHINGTON, NC OR BEAUFORT, NC ?

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

No, but we will add it to the list. Thank you

[@byronhartsfield792]

Could you do a Raleigh vs. Durham Video?

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Yes, planning on it!

[@Raspberries9372]

Raleigh is better. Durham is ghetto area.

[@JR0Rider]

Wake Forest is awesome!

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Yep!

[@Ag-wu4mi]

Is there an area in south east Raleigh that is up and coming?

[@miao.6685]

Born and raised in Raleigh… so sad to see that so many natives are being priced out and forced to move way out of the city and even past the suburbs which have shot up in price as well.

[@squirrelabouttown6022]

It is! My family had been in WF for over 100 years. Can’t afford to live there now. 😓

[@pammitan4819]

Guy get it together. Garner is about 8 min from downtown Raleigh. Agree no charm but being so close to downtown Raleigh that where we always are.

[@breakingthechainusa1007]

Best Suburb is Zebulon. Easy access to great bbq in Wilson and awesome ECU football 🏈 tailgates in Greenville

[@breakingthechainusa1007]

How about country living in Middlesex or Bailey. Cheap land and homes. Only 25 mins to downtown Raleigh

[@deannasalem9195]

I hope you can comment on Selma and Smithfield N.Carolina. Just charming and Smithfield is Ava Gardner ❤ girlhood town.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Some day we will. They are a little far from Raleigh, but since they are getting more popular we definitely want to cover them.

[@douglasjbell7278]

You didn’t mention home prices in Garner or Knightdale…

[@jackhandy213]

I agree… Apex is amazing and draws in people from all the surrounding suburbs!

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Yep!

[@SB-ie8jn]

No mention of the Swift Creek area.

[@jeanapolo8960]

"Zebulon, NC is to far" Dunn, NC and Bunnlevel, NC has entered the chat.

[@MrRalboi919]

Sir, been here all my life your review is overall good, but Garner is still old South in alot of spots lol your off on that

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

What do you mean by that?

[@gregorycyr9272]

Garner is still a good ole' boy town to a certain degree.

[@dcamnc1]

I'm a Garner native too (47 years). Garner is still very southern. If you peel back the outer layer of transplants and newer shopping areas, it's very much an old boy town underneath.

[@Jblaze024]

Honestly, Wake Forest, the city planners didn't plan for that amount of people to move into that area. Traffic sucks. The City built the homes but they didn't build the infrastructure to handle it.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Yep!

[@sandrapitts8510]

You are 100% right

[@rashaalzoor8573]

We moved to WF 3 years ago I’ve Been in places way worse in traffic until now it’s not that bad but in the future nobody knows with all the developments in the area . It’s so convenient and safe 😊

[@painterofraleigh2232]

I live in garner nc. I think you wrong we got plenty restaurant around. We have white oak shopping center we got lots of places to walk and lakes. Believe me is plenty to do in garner

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Compared to most other suburbs, Garner has very little in terms of independent restaurants and shopping. White Oak is mostly chains. Fortunately being so close to DT Raleigh, you have tons of options nearby.

[@vezelay77]

It was so sad to see beautiful wooded areas in Garner torn down for a Panera. Garner has great coffee shops (Full Bloom and Aversboro) and is so close to the best parts of Raleigh, but I’d have to agree that there are limited options for dining. Best to drive into downtown Raleigh.

[@oviconstantin3782]

What about schools? Any others as good as the schools in Cary?

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Check greatschools.org

[@keithakola]

Do you have a video of towns with Southern charm? Or are those just all of the country?

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

We haven't made one yet, but we've had it on our long list of videos to do. If you watch more of our suburb videos, we show a lot of them. In the Triangle, check out Clayton, Wendell, Pittsboro, Fuquay-Varina, Franklinton. There are others as well, but those are a great start. Let us know if we can help with anything

[@keithakola]

@@LivinginRaleighTV Thanks!

[@luvslogistics1725]

Want to buy a piedmont farmhouse close to Raleigh so I can watch Hurricanes play but also stare at mountains, hills and enjoy cooler air. Don’t mind driving to game 30-45 min.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Call/Text 919-964-0474 or email [e-mail]. We would be happy to help you!

[@u.f.a.6576]

Northwest Raleigh ❤️

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Nice

[@bumblebee2365]

Where is the best place to move to in North Carolina that is family oriented and the ppl are laid back?

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

People tend to be more laid back the more you get away from the bigger cities.

[@vezelay77]

Wilmington and Asheville are far more laid back than Charlotte and Raleigh, while still offering much in terms of entertainment and quality of life. There are fewer job opportunities though.

[@annwsauls9840]

Have you done a Best and Worst for subdivisions?

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Not yet! More on that soon

[@b.f.g.royal_line1726]

I don’t really consider Clayton a Raleigh suburb it’s close but it’s more like the biggest town of Johnston county

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

It's definitely a suburb of Raleigh, but also the biggest town of JoCo

[@b.f.g.royal_line1726]

@@LivinginRaleighTV that’s like saying lilington is a suburb also like majority of your list is in wake county so they are definitely considered subs but to take the biggest city/township of another county and call it a suburb diminishes its individuality especially when it’s the focal-point of a complete different governing body if that’s the case Johnston county should give their taxes to wake county

[@daves9355]

Clayton is a suburb. Only problem with it is the retail/restaurant choices are beyond awful. Been here 9 years and still waiting.

[@becraftcorey]

Why is everything expensive as hell. Do you have to move out in the middle of Hicksville, to buy a house that's not 150% of what it's really worth.

[@DSNCB919]

It takes me 25 min to get to rtp and airport not far to me in in wendell falls maybe I'm flyin

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Maybe!

[@Jblaze024]

Yeah, you are. Your doing over 90 down 540 😂

[@DSNCB919]

@@Jblaze024 it does say 70 mph most of way so I know I do atleast 80

[@Jblaze024]

@@DSNCB919 well you know that's cruising speed around here hahaha

[@Desertrat-gu5sx]

Jesus the prices are atrocious

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Yep. That's what the Triangle market has become

[@isobelcarson6096]

Cary doesn't have much fine dining. Lots and lots of construction. Changing and too much traffic.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Cary is mostly built out at this point, forcing most of the new construction to the West side of Cary. Thanks for sharing

[@isobelcarson6096]

@@LivinginRaleighTV There is also a mass of construction in and near downtown Cary

[@kayduplin4940]

JOCO is growing just as fast. This area has lost all charm. I moved here for the beautiful countryside and it's almost all gone. Traffic is bad and getting worse. Such a shame.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Sorry to hear

[@tjwakefield1145]

I want to move to NC but I can only spend 90k on a house is it even possible to get a house in an ok area

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

It’s going to be a struggle, but there are options out in the more rural areas of the state.

[@chrishager3822]

Mebane or passed Greensboro would probably be your market for that.

[@mdavis3]

I think that you need to change your wording. For some people no night life is OK! Driving 30 minutes to a grocery store that they like is ok. I just bought a house outside of Sandford coming from South Durham. I Know I'm going to have to drive a little bit for some of the conveniences that I'm used to but that's ok! I LOVE my house and didn't have to pay WAY TO MUCH!!!

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Never said everyone wants nightlife. That's why we say rural can be a pro or a con depending on who you ask. There are a lot of people considering Sanford now with the Triangle getting so expensive.

[@dawnharvel6569]

@@LivinginRaleighTV Except that you called one of the suburbs "boring."

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

“A little boring” isn’t the same as no nightlife.

[@darlenesarmiento3163]

What about Sanford?

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Sanford is nice! It's pretty far out from the main areas of the Triangle, but if we had included it in this list it would probably be in the middle.

[@lindalou5653]

What community has the most southern charm?

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Wendell, Clayton, Fuquay-Varina

[@kadettamiller9363]

Creedmoor is cute town

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Yep!

[@Clockoutmedia]

I saw my friends house in this video 😂

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Lol nice

[@davyannajones]

I will never understand the attractions to Cary. I was born and raised in Raleigh and Cary has always seemed overrated to me. There’s nothing there that you can’t get anywhere else in the triangle. I just don’t get it.

[@SeldimSeen1]

Location to RTP is the only thing.

[@oviconstantin3782]

Great schools? I don't see any other school districts in the area with better or at least similar ratings

[@davyannajones]

@@oviconstantin3782 Chapel Hill-Carrboro is literally ranked as the best school district in NC. Cary is part of the Wake County School District which is ranked 8th so please explain what you mean by “School District.”

[@davyannajones]

@@SeldimSeen1 Yea that’s true but… Durham? Morrisville? Depending on the part. Personally I have no reason to ever go to RTP although I can see that being a determining factor for someone.

[@oviconstantin3782]

@@davyannajones yeah school district is not the best way to put it... it's a bit different in CA where I live. What I meant is Cary schools in particular

[@johnnyfallen87]

Wake forest...

[@lenny1680]

C A R Y C = Containment A= Area (for) R= Relocated Y= Yankees

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

Can’t Afford Raleigh Yet=Cary

[@AaronHope_Sow]

Let's be honest. Most of the negatives mentioned were a reach. Like how is Cary's negative being lacking southern charm? Really? Sure there are "cuter" historic downtowns in surrounding towns but it's nice to see all their differences when you visit each. What you left out about Cary is the extensive park and Greenway system that is unmatched in the region. Cary is prioritizing green space and the green canopy of the town so much that it is transforming a significant portion of its downtown to a huge family park adjacent to a brand new library, cultural arts center, elementary school and historic churches and farmers market. Cary has USA Soccer, an incredible Tennis complex, the Koka Booth Amphitheater, numerous lakes, and on and on. The central location is amazing. 15min to DT Raleigh, 10 mins to DT Apex, 25 mins to DT Durham, 16mins to Jordan Lake. One actual con to the towns southwest of Raleigh is that the 540 betway is a toll road. Lastly, for context if you are from the NE or California, and thinking about moving here, the "traffic" mentioned here is a non-existant when compared to DC, NYC, Chicago, or LA.

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

This isn’t a video about Cary. This is a video about several different cities including Cary. We’ve talked about Cary in more detail in plenty of other videos.

[@lindalou5653]

All of those houses are wayyyyyyy too close together in Zebulon…why do all of the builders get Away with it?

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Because people keep buying them

[@mslennox5730]

​@@LivinginRaleighTV I wish the people would understand that they get crap, because they're willing to buy crap. Including the 🏠?

[@patrickknapp8539]

I love and live in Wake Forest ! I’m a real estate investor and licensed general contractor. If you would like to network let’s meet up

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Thank you

[@ryshcbsbwb3554]

You forgot to mention all the shooting in Fuquey

[@dovygoodguy1296]

Where do the +55 retired demographic feel the most comfortable close to amenities without alot of driving?? How is the infrastructure in the Raleigh area keeping up with the growth in population?

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Have you seen our 55+ neighborhood video we just posted? Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4W2YoBjiaiGiMUsi=KRsw0OkGLetNvGJL This highlights some nice 55+ communities in areas that have a decent amount of amenities. Happy to help and discuss in more detail. 919-964-0474

[@miao.6685]

Garner, Clayton, Knightdale, Wendell are the best suburbs. Many others are very overrated and overpriced 😂

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

Agree

[@sandrapitts8510]

Yessss🌟💫❤️happy to live Raleigh border Clayton,beautiful place to live 🌸🙏

[@gabriellakm]

International food 😅, ok very nice for the narrator’s to be positive but nooooo, IF you have lived in NYC or Va or CA or FL please there is no international in Morrisville or apex or Cary or Raleigh,😂😂this video is funny o guess international is either …., Good luck

[@arthurb8924]

Oh! You are starting a fire!! Its totally subjective what is a good neighborhood. CARY: Concentrated Area of Rude Yankee's--- where most neighborhoods has so many rules you need the color of you patio umbrella approved by the HOA!

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

How do you feel about Cary?

[@matthewalderink126]

These are towns and cities not suburbs how can you call it a suburb if it's a town or city

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

Small cities surrounding larger cities are often considered suburbs even though they are still independent cities

[@matthewalderink126]

​​​@@LivinginRaleighTVwell I don't consider them suburbs I consider them just towns in a metro area my idea of the suburbs would be Brier creek and most of north Raleigh that's on the outskirts but still in the city limits but we all have are idea of what a suburb is that's just my opinion

[@FM-ig3th]

Good People from the Northeast. Please stop coming...we are full. Signed North Carolina.

[@greatmusicfan57]

Giggling in North Central Florida.😄😄😄

[@Raspberries9372]

Way too many immigrants and north eastern people even in suburbs of Raleigh.

[@bgrace94]

C.A.R.Y. - Containment Area for Relocated Yankees

[@johnfruitt5513]

Almost everything you discussed in this video is not in the “triangle” Where are you from?

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

What are you talking about? Everything in this video is in the Triangle.

[@positively_broad_st3780]

Dude taling like Food Lion doesn't exist in Youngsville and Wendell. They may not have all the gourmet items you want, but they have everything you need. No reason to drive to the next town over for your essentials...

[@LivinginRaleighTV]

What's wrong with Food Lion?

[@positively_broad_st3780]

@@LivinginRaleighTV That's what I was asking you...