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COMMUNITY
PROFILE:
Despite
much growth, the “city within a park” has retained its wooded
tracts and grassy parks. The blend of modern conveniences
and old-fashioned charm make Raleigh one of the fastest-growing
areas in the country. The city consistently is ranked among
the best in the country by publications like Forbes, Money
and Time. Raleigh boasts a thriving business community and
an active arts population and entertainment scene that contribute
to a great quality of life for residents – without the big-city
price tag. A recent survey of newcomers with children revealed
that an astounding 96 percent would move to the area again
if they had it to do all over. Now, that’s saying something!
With
a diverse local economy that includes many government, education,
healthcare and technology employers, the city has an unemployment
rate under five percent. Money magazine ranked the Wake
County Public School System among the best 100 school systems
in the nation.
Raleigh
offers prospective home buyers a rich diversity of living
options You can choose to live in a downtown high-rise,
an historic home, an established inside-the-Beltline neighborhood,
or one of many modern communities.
Raleigh
is a shopper’s paradise. Five major malls, hundreds of strip
shopping centers and several outdoor shopping venues fall
within a 20-mile radius, as well as a number of boutiques
and unique shops. Museums, live entertainment and sporting
opportunities abound. Raleigh is a short drive from the
Atlantic Ocean (toward the East) in one direction and the Great Smoky Mountains (toward
the West)
in the other.
Climate
Raleigh has a moderate
climate during spring, fall, and winter. Summers
are hot and humid. Winter temperatures range from
highs in the low 50s°F (10-13°C) to lows in the
upper 20s-mid 30s°F (-2 to 2°C). Spring and fall
days are usually in the low to mid 70s°F (low 20s°C)
with nights in the 50s°F (10-14°C). Summer days
are often in the upper 80s and low 90s °F (30-35°C)
with high humidity. The rainiest months are July
and August. Light snow is occasional, and it can
occur in January and February.
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