Raleigh, NC City Guide

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state rank#105
79/100
us rank#3,519

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Raleigh City Guide & Data
Population (2009 est.)405,791
Population (2000)276,579
Population growth46.7%
Household income$58,731
Income per capita$31,642
Male/Female ratio0.98:1
Males 18-39 years47.4%
Females 18-39 years43.1%
Married (15yrs and older)48.8%
Have children (under 18yrs)49.9%
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  • AreaVibes Contributor reviewed Raleigh, NC
  • November 25, 2011
Travel To Raleigh, NCI've lived in Raleigh, NC for many many years and I've yet to visit or drive through a city that offers as much as Raleigh does. The big city feel combined with the wonderful atmosphere may not be for everyone, but it's right for me. WithRead full review
  • AreaVibes Contributor reviewed Raleigh, NC
  • April 30, 2010
Southern Comfort in Raleigh, NCRaleigh, NC is the perfect place to raise a family. I have travelled to Raleigh numerous times throughout my life and am currently thinking about moving there permanently.

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Highest ranking Raleigh neighborhoods

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1.Glenwood79/100
2.Five Points77/100
3.Wade77/100
4.Six Forks77/100
5.Northwest76/100
6.Falls Of Neuse75/100
7.North75/100
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8.Mordecai74/100
9.Northeast74/100
10.Hillsborough74/100
11.West74/100
12.Southeast73/100
13.East Raleigh73/100
14.Southwest72/100
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Large cities near Raleigh, North Carolina

#CityDistance (miles)AreaVibe ScoreUser Reviews
1. Cary, NC9.285 /100
1 review
2. Durham, NC18.875 /100
1 review
3. Chapel Hill, NC23.379 /100
0 review
4. Wilson, NC40.975 /100
0 review
5. Rocky Mount, NC47.977 /100
0 review

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