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. With… Read 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

#NeighborhoodScore
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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