2021 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in North Carolina

Stokesdale

• Suburb of Greensboro, NC
• Rating 4.21 out of 5  14 reviews

Current Resident: Stokesdale is a very small town in North Carolina. There are a few local businesses, a Subway, a few gas stations, and that’s about it. I have lived in Stokesdale for my entire life. I like the area because it is close to various large North Carolina cities without being large itself. I feel safe in Stokesdale. My only complaint would be that there isn’t much do to around town, but small towns rarely have a lot of activities.
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Bent Creek

• Suburb in North Carolina

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Oak Ridge

• Suburb of Greensboro, NC
• Rating 3.75 out of 5  24 reviews

Current Resident: Love our small town! Great access to grocery store, hair cut, dance, eye doctor, dentist, fast food, urgent care, gas, dry cleaning and so much more. Schools are excellent and neighborhoods are friendly.
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Lewisville

• Suburb of Winston-Salem, NC
• Rating 3.97 out of 5  36 reviews

Current Resident: Lewisvillle is a wonderful place to live. The downtown area is very quaint, and there are a number of family-friendly activities, including live theatre, available year-round in the town square. It’s a safe, quiet area, and it’s not polluted with the usual fast-food franchises and chain stores, but those are minutes away for anyone interested!
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Holly Springs

• Suburb of Raleigh, NC
• Rating 4.12 out of 5  126 reviews

Current Resident: I have been in Holly Springs for 24 years. The town has gone from ~7,000 people when we moved here to ~35,000 now. The growth has been handled well and has added multiple amenities to the Town. Originally the center of town was somewhat neglected and the town has patiently been bringing restaurants and other unique options to the center of town. The city has developed excellent parks such as Bass Lake and Sugg Park to allow a multitude of green space options. The soon to be complete 540 tollway will continue to improve access to the airport, RTP, new Apple Campus, etc along with local high tech jobs in Holly Springs such as Fuji Diosynth. City Services are exceptional with little to no crime. New developments are sprouting routinely and home prices have appreciated significantly. Beautiful developments such as Sunset Ridge offer a timeless and scenic example of how suburban development should occur. One of the best areas not just in NC but the US!
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Apex

• Suburb of Raleigh, NC
• Rating 4.22 out of 5  211 reviews

Current Resident: Apex is a peaceful town in North Carolina located about fifteen miles away from Raleigh. Apex is on the rise to becoming a more popular area with lots of new buildings (stores, apartments, etc.) being built, but throughout my experience here in Apex, I have not had one bit of trouble. There are lots of big chain stores to go to and plenty of restaurants to eat at. There are also plenty of places for entertainment such as Downtown Apex, Beaver Creek Commons, Apex Community Center, and more! I would consider Apex to be a fairly populated area, but not as crowded as Cary or Raleigh. If you are thinking about living in Apex, I would totally recommend it!
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Harrisburg

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC
• Rating 4.13 out of 5  45 reviews

Current Resident: I love that Harrisburg is a family town with a lot of culture and character. You have great places to eat, lots of green ways and are away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Harrisburg offers a 500 acre park that is both kid and pet friendly with a beautiful nature trails. Not to mention the property taxes beating anywhere within the city limits.
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Morrisville

• Suburb of Raleigh, NC
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  72 reviews

Current Resident: Morrisville is very clean and fresh-looking! It's homey and very diverse. I have recently moved here for work and it was very easy to find my current job. Many people commute to Raleigh, Durham, or Chapel Hill to work as well. I like how Morrisville is right in the middle of the triangle, so everything is in easy access! Morrisville offers many wonderful places to eat as well, and a lot of them are privately owned so you get authentic meals. If you are more interested in night life, downtown Raleigh is just down the road, and makes for an easy way to go out with your friends.
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Cary

• Suburb of Raleigh, NC
• Rating 4.19 out of 5  477 reviews

Current Resident: Cary is a very nice area to live. There are many great schools around for children. There are also numerous unique community programs for children, adults, and seniors. Cary has a great variety of restaurants in addition to the shopping opportunities. The American Tobacco Trail and greenways throughout the town provide a great way to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. There are also several outdoor events throughout the year that are great for the whole family including food truck rodeos, music concerts, and festivals. Overall, Cary is a great place for individuals, couples, families, and even pets as it provides exceptional opportunities and a welcoming community feel!
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Sea Breeze

• Suburb of Wilmington, NC
• Rating 3.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Niche User: Generally a very safe area in the suburbs, a little less so downtown
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Pleasant Garden

• Suburb of Greensboro, NC
• Rating 3.75 out of 5  12 reviews

Nearby Resident: Pleasant Garden is a family friendly town. Its close to Greensboro and jobs. Close towns include Burlington, Kernesville and Winston Salem. It is a a great place to raise a family. There are nearby grocery stores. Its spread out so you need a car. There isn't public transportation. Homes have yards and most people lookout for one another. The elementary school is pretty good. Most of the teachers are helpful and easy to get along with. The high school in the area is average with a diverse mix of kids from different backgrounds. There are close parks and restaurants. The area is growing slowly and hopefully will continue to get better.
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Clemmons

• Suburb of Winston-Salem, NC
• Rating 3.78 out of 5  72 reviews

Current Resident: The Clemmons community is so strong and supportive of one another. You truly feel the love from all neighbors and surrounding store and restaurants. Everyone is very kind and friendly!
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Hemby Bridge

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: Hemby Bridge is a quiet rural area outside Charlotte, NC. With a small town you know a lot of people because you live, go to school with and play together. While you don't have the big shopping, dining and entertainment you get in a big city, there is enough here to keep you busy. Sports, movies, small business make it a nice place to live.
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Fairview

• Suburb in North Carolina
• Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: I have never felt unsafe in my home. We perhaps are all too comfortable, sleeping with the doors unlocked, but it is a quiet neighborhood.
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Marvin

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC
• Rating 4.33 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: Marvin is one of the wealthiest suburbs in the nation with a median income of approximately $180,000. It lacks diversity and is filled with a conservative population, but its school systems are top tier. The quality of living in general is impeccable, making it a great area to live in. I am a proud resident of Marvin.
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Bermuda Run

• Suburb of Winston-Salem, NC
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  8 reviews

Current Resident: It is a wonderful community. Small, but everyone is super friendly and it is easy to know people from the area. There isn't a lot other than a few fast-food restaurants and a restaurant here and there. Things are easy to commute to. Have everything you need around the block. Crime rates if any are low. You don't hear about anything.
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Indian Trail

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC
• Rating 4.07 out of 5  119 reviews

Current Resident: I love Indian Trail! It is a very small town so there is not much to do but you can always find something!
There are places to go to such as Kates Skating Rink, many parks, Xtreme Ice, trampoline parks, and even just walk around the Charlotte area.
You have local ice cream shops such as The Bridge Creamery ( and great restaurant, ) Brusters Real Icecream, Snoball Cabin, Jeremiahs Italian Ice, etc.
Going to the Matthews area is always a choice of mine because it has shops such as Michaels, Five Below, Target, 2nd and Charles, etc.
Being a small town people are very friendly with one another, it is common to run into people you are familiar with.
The education system is pretty good. I attend Porter Ridge High School and it is a good school in my opinion.

Though, it can be kind of boring, Finding something to do is not always the easiest. Typically I just go on long drives with my friends or walk around stores when we do not need to buy anything. It is certainly not the beach though.
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Forest Oaks

• Suburb of Greensboro, NC
• Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: I love Forest Oaks. The neighborhood is very friendly and safe. There are a variety of clubhouse sports and activities to get involved with. The houses are nice, different and spread out. Overall, I like the neighborhood I live in very much.
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Davidson

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC
• Rating 4.46 out of 5  28 reviews

Current Resident: The town of Davidson is a very safe area. It has many cute, local restaurants and shops. There are many beautiful parks in the area as well. It is a bit more of an expensive area, but it is very family friendly. One critique of the area would be its diversity, which can be increased. The college adds diversity to the town but more initiatives on diversity and inclusion in the overall area would be beneficial.
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Lake Park

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC
• Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Current Resident: Lake Park is one of the nicer neighborhoods in the area. It is really pretty and walking friendly. There is a tennis court, basketball court, a pool (with a swim team), parks, churches, even a school and day care. There are festivals throughout the year, and they constantly have smaller events sprinkled throughout the year. There are a lot of families living here, so a lot of kids.
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Cornelius

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC
• Rating 4.25 out of 5  40 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Cornelius all of my life and have enjoyed living in this southern small town greatly. I grew up around the city either going on Lake Norman in the summer time with my family, or bundling up for the occasional snow day, which any amount of snow would cancel school, we received in the winter. Cornelius is located right outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, where I go frequently for sporting events, group gatherings or just for dinner and a night out on the town. The people of Cornelius are very welcoming and always love to meet the new neighbors coming every year!
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Waxhaw

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC
• Rating 4.45 out of 5  87 reviews

Current Resident: Waxhaw is an amazing small town in North Carolina. The shops, parks, restaurants, and monumental railroad bridge, is located in downtown Waxhaw. The historical aspect draws many people striving to learn more about our town, state, and even country. There are many things to do here, such as go to parks, walk across the large bridge overlooking the railroad, and support wonderful small businesses. Waxhaw is a safe place, with nice neighborhoods. It has remained spacey; it has not been overly developed. This gives the feeling of fresh air and room to move. Overall, Waxhaw is a great place to live!
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Weddington

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC
• Rating 4.22 out of 5  41 reviews

Current Resident: I live on the border of Weddington & Marvin. I leave the uptown city of tall shiny buildings, past the sprawl of typical suburbs and then immediately sense the change into Weddington as I drive past horse pastures, farms, churches, sunflower fields, historical homes, and large lots. Weddington is the balanced position of being under 10 minutes from multiple excellent commercial centers and the highway, but far enough away to have a quiet county setting with clean air and water and good people. If I could change anything about Weddington it would be more trails, a library, a fast (few stops) rail line up providence road, and a couple wealthy businesses to lower the low taxes further. The biggest downside is the 30 minute commute, but I have an excellent place to raise my kids.
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Ogden

• Suburb of Wilmington, NC
• Rating 3.46 out of 5  13 reviews

Current Resident: We enjoy to live in Ogden, NC. Beautiful area in 15 min drive to the ocean, great public schools. Friendly people, few attractions, everything in 10-15 min by car.
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Advance

• Suburb of Winston-Salem, NC
• Rating 4.67 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: Great area--schools, access to healthcare, restaurants and more! The area is growing and more will be available in the near future. The town is located in Davie County, NC and is close to Winston-Salem.
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