Places to Live in North Carolina
North Carolina stretches from the Appalachian Mountains through the Piedmont’s major growth metros to Atlantic beaches and barrier islands. Charlotte and the Research Triangle are major economic engines, while Asheville, Wilmington and smaller communities offer distinct mountain and coastal lifestyles.
North Carolina Highlights
- Blue Ridge Mountains and western outdoor recreation
- Charlotte banking and corporate employment center
- Research Triangle technology, education and healthcare economy
- Atlantic beaches and Outer Banks access
NarrowTheList Locations in North Carolina
NarrowTheList currently includes 37 locations in North Carolina. This list updates automatically as additional locations are published.
South Atlantic
Southeast
- Apex, NC
- Asheville, NC
- Boone, NC
- Burlington, NC
- Cary, NC
- Chapel Hill, NC
- Concord, NC
- Durham, NC
- Elizabeth City, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Fuquay-Varina, NC
- Gastonia, NC
- Goldsboro, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Greenville, NC
- Hickory, NC
- High Point, NC
- Holly Springs, NC
- Huntersville, NC
- Indian Trail, NC
- Jacksonville, NC
- Kannapolis, NC
- Lexington, NC
- Mooresville, NC
- New Bern, NC
- Outer Banks, NC
- Pinehurst, NC
- Pleasant Garden, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Rocky Mount, NC
- Salisbury, NC
- Southern Pines, NC
- Wake Forest, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Wilson, NC
- Winston-Salem, NC
Comparing Places to Live in North Carolina
Mountain, Piedmont and coastal North Carolina have very different climates, job markets, housing costs and storm exposure. Charlotte and the Triangle provide the deepest employment options, while western and coastal areas may emphasize lifestyle and recreation.
Use the NarrowTheList locations above to compare housing, employment, climate, recreation, transportation, safety and other factors using the same underlying criteria.