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County in North Carolina
Current Resident: I live here and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else, this small town is filled with lots of friendly people willing to help you and anyone else who needs it.... Read 2 reviews
Population 67,944
#1 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
County in North Carolina,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I live here and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else, this small town is filled with lots of friendly people willing to help you and anyone else who needs it..
I live here and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else, this small town is filled with lots of friendly people willing to help you and anyone else who needs it..
Read 2 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 67,944,
Current Resident: I personally love living in Polk County. We do not have much to offer being that we are a small town, but its a very peaceful place. The people are friendly, almost everyone knows everyone and it will always be a great place to call home.... Read 6 reviews
Population 19,413
#2 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I personally love living in Polk County. We do not have much to offer being that we are a small town, but its a very peaceful place. The people are friendly, almost everyone knows everyone and it....
I personally love living in Polk County. We do not have much to offer being that we are a small town, but its a very peaceful place. The people are friendly, almost everyone knows everyone and it....
Read 6 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 19,413,
Current Resident: Overall, it is a nice area. However, there are a lot.of issues with traffic and people not knowing how to drive. Especially some of the older folk. I mean i nearly almost always get hit by someone coming out of Brunswick forest.... Read 3 reviews
Population 133,789
#3 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Overall, it is a nice area. However, there are a lot.of issues with traffic and people not knowing how to drive. Especially some of the older folk. I mean i nearly almost always get hit by someone....
Overall, it is a nice area. However, there are a lot.of issues with traffic and people not knowing how to drive. Especially some of the older folk. I mean i nearly almost always get hit by someone....
Read 3 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 133,789,
Washington, DC•
Private School•
9-12
Sophomore: I have grown to love visi. There are so many supportive teachers and students. I’ve really developed as a person here academically and socially. I have been pushed to succeed by teachers who genuinely care about my success. I will say that most of the school’s issues stem from the student body. There are lots of cliques which appear to reflect socio-economic groups. Most high school students are hyper partisan left wing. That’s just the way of the world. I feel though, that the school has abandoned catholic teaching in the name of preventing conflict with the student body. I can’t fully criticize the school for this because I don’t think there are many solutions but it is a visible tension. The school could facilitate more respect for diversity of thought. Visi does great work to facilitate racial diversity.... Read 115 reviews
Students 500
Student-teacher ratio 9:1
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
WASHINGTON, DC,
9-12,
115 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Sophomore says I have grown to love visi. There are so many supportive teachers and students. I’ve really developed as a person here academically and socially. I have been pushed to succeed by teachers who....
I have grown to love visi. There are so many supportive teachers and students. I’ve really developed as a person here academically and socially. I have been pushed to succeed by teachers who....
Read 115 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 500,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
Current Resident: It is a nice quiet community with lots of places to go eat, but not that much entertainment unless you really like golf.... Read 2 reviews
Population 98,618
#4 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says It is a nice quiet community with lots of places to go eat, but not that much entertainment unless you really like golf..
It is a nice quiet community with lots of places to go eat, but not that much entertainment unless you really like golf..
Population: 98,618,
Population 12,293
#5 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 12,293,
Current Resident: I love living in Hendersonville. Cute, quaint and down to earth. It is very affordable with a small town vibe. I specifically love being so close to nature. My home is a ten minute drive from a state park, which I go to frequently. We are very close to all kinds of recreation! Kayaking, mountain biking, horseback riding, you name it! Our downtown area is very cute and we have the best apple festival in the country!... Read 12 reviews
Population 115,613
#6 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
12 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love living in Hendersonville. Cute, quaint and down to earth. It is very affordable with a small town vibe. I specifically love being so close to nature. My home is a ten minute drive from a state...Our downtown area is very cute and we have the best apple festival in the country!.
I love living in Hendersonville. Cute, quaint and down to earth. It is very affordable with a small town vibe. I specifically love being so close to nature. My home is a ten minute drive from a state...Our downtown area is very cute and we have the best apple festival in the country!.
Read 12 reviews.
Population: 115,613,
Former Resident: Macon County, snuggled right in the valley within the Great Smoky Mountains in a sight to see. Mountain range views from all sides, and smiles all around from the lifetime locals that reside there. The seasons are truly remarkable and can be made perfect with a ride through the parkway on a cool fall afternoon. Delicious southern delicacies flood your taste buds at any establishment you partake in, Ms. Lois's diner being an all time favorite of mine. The water is cool and the summer delicately warm in the summer, perfect for some reading in a hammock or sunbathing until the sun goes down. The crisp summer evenings typically consist of a cool breeze, creating the perfect atmosphere for a night in a tent with a campfire close by. I lived in Macon County for over 10 years and overall am so grateful for such a beautiful experience. Time in those beautiful mountains are good for the soul.... Read 2 reviews
Population 36,532
#7 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says Macon County, snuggled right in the valley within the Great Smoky Mountains in a sight to see. Mountain range views from all sides, and smiles all around from the lifetime locals that reside there.....
Macon County, snuggled right in the valley within the Great Smoky Mountains in a sight to see. Mountain range views from all sides, and smiles all around from the lifetime locals that reside there.....
Population: 36,532,
Current Resident: Chatham county is a rural but quickly up and coming part of North Carolina. There is a significant amount of suburban life, as seen in neighborhoods such as the Legacy, the Preserve, Briar Chapel, the Governor's Club, and more. There are plenty of good places to eat and shop. Another apparent aspect of this county is its rural culture. Right outside of suburbia, meadows, forests, and farms spread across the land. A good part of this county embodies the essence of small town America. Pittsboro is a lovely little artsy town with cute shops, a hair salon, and a diner with town hall in the center.... Read 3 reviews
Population 75,070
#8 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Chatham county is a rural but quickly up and coming part of North Carolina. There is a significant amount of suburban life, as seen in neighborhoods such as the Legacy, the Preserve, Briar Chapel,....
Chatham county is a rural but quickly up and coming part of North Carolina. There is a significant amount of suburban life, as seen in neighborhoods such as the Legacy, the Preserve, Briar Chapel,....
Population: 75,070,
Current Resident: Nice little county on the beach, good people and good public schools... On negatives are the traffic, taxes and job availablility... Read 4 reviews
Population 225,175
#9 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Nice little county on the beach, good people and good public schools... On negatives are the traffic, taxes and job availablility.
Nice little county on the beach, good people and good public schools... On negatives are the traffic, taxes and job availablility.
Read 4 reviews.
Population: 225,175,
Current Resident: Transylvania county covers several little towns. All of these towns are nice, but I like living in Penrose best. The corner gas station knows you by name and everyone is very welcoming. We are close to two state forests, Pisgah Forest and DuPont. We have plenty of fishing, camping, trails, and horseback riding. The views are breathtaking and the atmosphere is amazingly cozy. Great place to visit and a wonderful place to live.... Read 2 reviews
Population 32,979
#10 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Transylvania county covers several little towns. All of these towns are nice, but I like living in Penrose best. The corner gas station knows you by name and everyone is very welcoming. We are close....
Transylvania county covers several little towns. All of these towns are nice, but I like living in Penrose best. The corner gas station knows you by name and everyone is very welcoming. We are close....
Population: 32,979,
Current Resident: Beaufort County has always been a peaceful place and it can be seen as rural. I've always loved how it's a small town, but it's also big; not everyone knows everyone in this place. The only thing that I would probably say is that the town might need to be more open to expansion and change. I feel that the South is very hard to persuade to change, and most Southerns want things to stay the same. It's very easy to create a simple routine in this place since there is not that much to do. Still, I love it because there isn't a lot of traffic and things run along smoothly in this town.... Read 9 reviews
Population 44,898
#11 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Beaufort County has always been a peaceful place and it can be seen as rural. I've always loved how it's a small town, but it's also big; not everyone knows everyone in this place. The only thing....
Beaufort County has always been a peaceful place and it can be seen as rural. I've always loved how it's a small town, but it's also big; not everyone knows everyone in this place. The only thing....
Read 9 reviews.
Population: 44,898,
Population 10,910
#12 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Population: 10,910,
Population 36,718
#13 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
Population: 36,718,
Current Resident: I like the hometown friendly fell of Rutherford County, North Carolina. It seems to be a great place to raise a family. The cost of living is average and it provides a safe friendly atmosphere for the whole family. If you are looking for entertainment this is not the place for you. Nightlife is simple, not much going on after 10 pm. The town recently constructed a trail for pleasure bike riding and exercising the body and mind. Restaurants are somewhat limited in variety but are consistently tasty.... Read 7 reviews
Population 64,592
#14 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I like the hometown friendly fell of Rutherford County, North Carolina. It seems to be a great place to raise a family. The cost of living is average and it provides a safe friendly atmosphere for....
I like the hometown friendly fell of Rutherford County, North Carolina. It seems to be a great place to raise a family. The cost of living is average and it provides a safe friendly atmosphere for....
Read 7 reviews.
Population: 64,592,
Current Resident: Haywood County is a great place to live if you enjoy a peaceful setting, but also want to keep up with the evolving, fast-paced society we now live in. It is great if you enjoy doing outdoor or low-key activities, and still want to be close to a larger city(Asheville). Haywood isn't too diverse, and some people can be very close-minded and not open to exploring/understanding different cultures. However, there are many people that enjoy learning about cultures and having connections with people they aren't familiar with. It is a very friendly place and people are very outgoing and kind to each other. Haywood has a small-town feel, but also has many opportunities and organizations for staying connected to the rest of the world. A few of my favorite things about Haywood County is the arts community, the nature surrounding Haywood, and the many festivals and parades held throughout the year. The food is pretty great, too.... Read 5 reviews
Population 61,695
#15 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Haywood County is a great place to live if you enjoy a peaceful setting, but also want to keep up with the evolving, fast-paced society we now live in. It is great if you enjoy doing outdoor or....
Haywood County is a great place to live if you enjoy a peaceful setting, but also want to keep up with the evolving, fast-paced society we now live in. It is great if you enjoy doing outdoor or....
Read 5 reviews.
Population: 61,695,
Current Resident: Cherokee is a beautiful area to live and visit. This area offers many options for families, couples, even single people. If you enjoy the adventure of hiking, rafting, fishing or camping, then this is the perfect place for you. For those that like the fast paced scenes, stop by and see the two casinos in the area. You will not be disappointed when you visit Cherokee, NC.... Read 3 reviews
Population 28,515
#16 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Cherokee is a beautiful area to live and visit. This area offers many options for families, couples, even single people. If you enjoy the adventure of hiking, rafting, fishing or camping, then this....
Cherokee is a beautiful area to live and visit. This area offers many options for families, couples, even single people. If you enjoy the adventure of hiking, rafting, fishing or camping, then this....
Population: 28,515,
Current Resident: I feel comfortable here, being born-'n'raised in Chowan County. I sometimes get the impression "forward thinking" abounds, but I'm not sure that LGBTQIA+ folk, like me, are readily accepted.... Read 1 review
Population 13,796
#17 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I feel comfortable here, being born-'n'raised in Chowan County. I sometimes get the impression "forward thinking" abounds, but I'm not sure that LGBTQIA+ folk, like me, are readily accepted..
I feel comfortable here, being born-'n'raised in Chowan County. I sometimes get the impression "forward thinking" abounds, but I'm not sure that LGBTQIA+ folk, like me, are readily accepted..
Read 1 reviews.
Population: 13,796,
Current Resident: It's a quiet place with a lot of history such as the Tryon Palace, The History Center, and Historic Slave Blocks. It is also the birthplace of Pepsi. Downtown New Bern is on the waterfront with beautiful quaint stores and scenery. It also was the capital of North Carolina.... Read 2 reviews
Population 101,405
#18 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says It's a quiet place with a lot of history such as the Tryon Palace, The History Center, and Historic Slave Blocks. It is also the birthplace of Pepsi. Downtown New Bern is on the waterfront with....
It's a quiet place with a lot of history such as the Tryon Palace, The History Center, and Historic Slave Blocks. It is also the birthplace of Pepsi. Downtown New Bern is on the waterfront with....
Population: 101,405,
Population 18,889
#19 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 2.3 stars.
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Population: 18,889,
Population 18,105
#20 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Population: 18,105,
Population 71,439
#21 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
Population: 71,439,
Current Resident: I love Caldwell County for numerous reasons. I am personally a big fan of hiking and the Hibriten Mountain is only about a ten minute drive from my house. It seems like everybody knows everybody in this county. There's four recreation centers here, which are great for swimming, playing basketball/soccer/football etc., walking on the track, or simply just a nice spot to meet up with friends and just have a great time together. One thing I wish would change is the safety. Yes, I do generally feel safe, but there is sometimes I feel a little bit on the edge about that. ... Read 4 reviews
Population 80,705
#22 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love Caldwell County for numerous reasons. I am personally a big fan of hiking and the Hibriten Mountain is only about a ten minute drive from my house. It seems like everybody knows everybody in....
I love Caldwell County for numerous reasons. I am personally a big fan of hiking and the Hibriten Mountain is only about a ten minute drive from my house. It seems like everybody knows everybody in....
Population: 80,705,
Current Resident: Big enough to have major shopping and health care, but small enough that there’s no traffic, good quality of life. As other racers have mentioned, you can know your kids teachers, principals and even the superintendent. Lenior Rhyne university in downtown Hickory’s a real jewel with a beautiful campus and high quality liberal arts education. Catawba valley medical center and Duke life point hospitals (yes, there are two hospitals) are exceptional in a variety of care offerings. World class companies are headquartered in the county (CommScope, Corning Cable Systems, Lowe’s foods, Transportation Insight). I can go from my office to Panthers game or a fantastic trout stream in less than hour. Life is good!... Read 14 reviews
Population 159,852
#23 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
14 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Big enough to have major shopping and health care, but small enough that there’s no traffic, good quality of life. As other racers have mentioned, you can know your kids teachers, principals and even....
Big enough to have major shopping and health care, but small enough that there’s no traffic, good quality of life. As other racers have mentioned, you can know your kids teachers, principals and even....
Read 14 reviews.
Population: 159,852,
Current Resident: Beautiful country, really friendly people. Fiber internet, easy to work remote. Lots of hiking, outdoors activities. Winter sucks. Not very many young families.... Read 5 reviews
Population 26,598
#24 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
5 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Beautiful country, really friendly people.Fiber internet, easy to work remote.Lots of hiking, outdoors activities.Winter sucks.Not very many young families..
Beautiful country, really friendly people.Fiber internet, easy to work remote.Lots of hiking, outdoors activities.Winter sucks.Not very many young families..
Population: 26,598,
Population 18,357
#25 Best Counties for Retirees in North Carolina.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Population: 18,357,
Durham, NC•
Public School•
K-8
Parent: I have two children at CPSC and love the project based curricula, intentional work on inclusion and diversity, and the caring faculty and staff. Like all schools, there is always work to be done, and compared to the parochial school my children used to attend, Central Park is more focused on children, inclusion, broader learning beyond academics, and the surrounding community. The teachers care and are top notch, and all feedback is heard and promptly responded to, with a plan to address. Librarians send home books with students to keep over inter sessions, teachers create relevant and timely curricula and adapt it to the students, and students are encouraged to be responsible and design their learning.... Read 5 reviews
Students 621
Student-teacher ratio 18:1
Public School,
DURHAM, NC,
K-8,
5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says I have two children at CPSC and love the project based curricula, intentional work on inclusion and diversity, and the caring faculty and staff. Like all schools, there is always work to be done, and....
I have two children at CPSC and love the project based curricula, intentional work on inclusion and diversity, and the caring faculty and staff. Like all schools, there is always work to be done, and....
Students: 621,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
Reston, VA•
1-12
Alum: I was at Ideaventions from 7th grade through 12th grade, and it was a phenomenal experience. The teachers give high quality, engaging lessons. Roughly half of the classes are project based, even the English classes, something that I think is great when it comes to learning how to work effectively. The engineering classes are all hands on, where the classwork revolves around designing and building systems. The math curriculum is deep and efficient, the teachers present the information in an efficient manner that gets at the core axioms of a concept which us students then extrapolated and implemented in order to solve problems, a method I find to be far superior to the traditional approach of memorizing steps to solve problems. The clubs! These were the best part of the school, and there are all kinds of fun clubs. A few of my favorites were the Naturalist club, Inventor's club, Math Honors Society, Dungeons and Dragons club, and the Sysadmin club. I 100% recommend this school.... Read 12 reviews
Students 63
Student-teacher ratio 4:1
RESTON, VA,
1-12,
12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I was at Ideaventions from 7th grade through 12th grade, and it was a phenomenal experience. The teachers give high quality, engaging lessons. Roughly half of the classes are project based, even the...The clubs! These were the best part of the school, and there are all kinds of fun clubs. A few of my favorites were the Naturalist club, Inventor's club, Math Honors Society, Dungeons and Dragons....
I was at Ideaventions from 7th grade through 12th grade, and it was a phenomenal experience. The teachers give high quality, engaging lessons. Roughly half of the classes are project based, even the...The clubs! These were the best part of the school, and there are all kinds of fun clubs. A few of my favorites were the Naturalist club, Inventor's club, Math Honors Society, Dungeons and Dragons....
Students: 63,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,
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