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Is it worth moving to North Carolina?

Ready to take on the East Coast? With great weather, friendly people, and a thriving job market, you can't go wrong with a move to North Carolina.

One of the most exciting changes North Carolina brings for Californians is a chance to experience the beauty of the changing seasons. The state has a relatively short and mild winter with little snow, in addition to classic fall foliage and impressive spring blooms. The tri-city region made up of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill creates a thriving economy and the diverse landscape offers a variety of outdoor adventures - including the beach! The western half of the state is covered in mountains, and the eastern half borders the Atlantic with miles of beaches perfect for boating, swimming, kayaking, fishing, or simply sun bathing.

Unboxing North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina - Uptown

Winston- Salem, North Carolina

North Carolina Demographics1

• Population: 10,383,620

• Median Income: $52,413

• Median Home Value: $183,153

• Average Market Rent: $1,101

• Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents): Violent - 3.78%, Property - 24.94%, Total - 28.72%

Top Ten Most Expensive North Carolina Cities1

1: Biltmore Forest

2: Wrightsville Beach

3: Marvin

4: Bald Head Island

5: Highlands

6: Topsail Beach

7: Weddington

8: Ocean Isle Beach

9: Southern Shores

10: Kure Beach

Top Ten Highest Appreciating North Carolina Cities Since 20001

1: Hot Springs

2: Topsail Beach

3: North Topsail Beach

4: Zirconia

5: Asheville

6: Wrightsville Beach

7: Henrico

8: Mill Spring

9: Camp Lejeune

19: Eure

Top Ten Rising Income North Carolina Cities (last 5 years)1

1: Gold Hill

2: Maple Hill

3: Cameron

4: Browns Summit

5: Moyock

6: Milton

7: Cooleemee

8: Hiddenite

9: Fleetwood

10: Nakina

Top Ten Safest North Carolina Cities1

1: Bald Head Island

2: Beech Mountain

3: Sugar Mountain

4: Marvin

5: White Oak

6: Ruffin

7: Oak Ridge

8: Lake Lure

9: Swepsonville

10: Trent Woods

Top Ten Best School Systems In North Carolina1

1: Marvin

2: Weddington

3: Oak Ridge

4: Cornelius

5: Davidson

6: Wrightsville Beach

7: Morrisville

8: Blowing Rock

9: Apex

10: Lewisville

What is North Carolina Known For?2

• “First in Flight”-The Wright Brothers

• Biltmore Estate: Nation’s Largest Private Residence

• Pepsi Cola was Invented in New Bern

• Moonshine

• Sweet Potatoes, Cotton and Tobacco

• Emeralds

• The Great Smokey Mountains National Park

• NASCAR Hall of Fame

Famous People From North Carolina3

• Julianne Moore

• Mary Elizabeth Winstead

• Chyler Leigh

• Pam Grier

• Jaime Pressly

• Evan Rachel Wood

• Andrew Johnson

• Nina Simone

• Bellamy Young

• Ava Gardner

• Michael C. Hall

• Ben Vereen

• Billy Graham

• Tori Amos

• Dale Earnhardt

• Randy Travis

• Seth Curry

• Roberta Flack

• Lauren Hutton

• Vincent McMahon

Popular Cities in North Carolina1

Cary

Charlotte

Concord

Durham

Fayetteville

Greensboro

High Point

Raleigh

Wilmington

Winston-Salem

Cary

Charlotte

Concord

Durham

Fayetteville

Greensboro

High Point

Raleigh

Wilmington

Winston-Salem

Lake Norman is a Great Area to Move to from California

Lake Norman is a popular destination for Californians because the lakeside town is just 20 miles from Uptown Charlotte with a thriving job market. Offering all four seasons with a relatively mild climate, Lake Norman just keeps growing with new businesses and residential developments. With great food, shopping, and fun annual events to enjoy, you can’t go wrong with a move to the friendly small town of Lake Norman.

About Lake Norman

Lake Norman, North Carolina Demographics2

Sherrills Ford

• Population: 941

• Median Income: $78,479

• Median Home Value: $384,282

• Average Market Rent: N/A

Statesville

• Population: 27,042

• Median Income: $39.382

• Median Home Value: $173,926

• Average Market Rent: $1,043

Troutman

• Population: 2,720

• Median Income: $50,353

• Median Home Value: $235,833

• Average Market Rent: $950

Cornelius

• Population: 29,748

• Median Income: $88,366

• Median Home Value: $350,052

• Average Market Rent: $1,689

Davidson

• Population: 12,921

• Median Income: $128,255

• Median Home Value: $476,582

• Average Market Rent: $1,166

Denver

• Population: 2,354

• Median Income: $39,750

• Median Home Value: $252,956

• Average Market Rent: $1,098

Huntersville

• Population: 57,098

• Median Income: $97,320

• Median Home Value: $361,777

• Average Market Rent: $1,644

Mooresville

• Population: 38,431

• Median Income: $67,656

• Median Home Value: $270,283

• Average Market Rent: $1,324

Catawba

• Population: 620

• Median Income: $42,604

• Median Home Value: $172,301

• Average Market Rent: $913

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