Community Profile
The Raleigh area has been rated as one of the best cities to live, work and play in several national magazines over the last ten years. Beautiful Carolina beaches are only two hours to our east and the Blue Ridge Mountains are three and a half hours to the west. Snow skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting, and camping are at their best here. The social life in downtown Raleigh is one of the best. Our area boasts some of the best entertainment and sporting events in our state. Jordan Lake, Falls Lake, the Carolina Hurricanes, the NFL Panthers, the Carolina Tarheels, NC State Wolfpack, and Duke Blue Devils create endless opportunities for recreation and entertainment in the area. Our cutting-edge network of research hospitals is among the best in the country which provides world-class health care for us and our families. The Triangle area is consistently recognized as having a top-rated public school system in the state.