North Carolina State University Athletics
Raleigh Named No. 1 City to Raise a Family
4/17/2014 12:00:00 AM | Pack Athletics
April 17, 2014
From Forbes: Home base of the NC State Wolfpack is one of America's fastest growing cities of recent years, with an economic base led by banking and finance that's pushed income levels into the upper third of America's largest metro areas. Area public schools are generally strong, and crime is low.
You've probably noticed that Raleigh has appeared on a few of these "Best" lists in recent years, in Forbes and other publications. And for good reason: it's managed to grow into a major metro area (its population has expanded about 50% since 2000) with a minimum of the hassles that invariably come along with it, like rising prices and congestion. A beltway loop built around the city has helped ease local traffic. Median household income ($58,000) ranks in the top 30 among the nation's 100 largest metros, while the local cost of living still ranks in the bottom 30. Commuting delays, always a factor in missing quality family time, are eighth-lowest in the country, according to the Texas Transportation Institute.
