2020 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in North CarolinaAbout this List

Fairview

• Suburb in North Carolina
• 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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• 2,968 Population

Fruitland

• Suburb in North Carolina
• 1 review

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• 2,407 Population

Stokesdale

• Suburb of Greensboro, NC
• 11 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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• 5,367 Population

Mineral Springs

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC
• 8 reviews

Niche User: It's still a nature reserve, with horse trail and friendly neighbors.
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• 2,956 Population

Rolesville

• Suburb of Raleigh, NC
• 16 reviews

Current Resident: I like that its a quiet, small time vibe but still only 25 minutes away from downtown Raleigh! We're starting to grow and adding more local breweries and unique restaurants. The neighborhoods are all connected with well maintained, tree lined greenways where you will always see someone out walking their dogs, riding bikes, or just enjoying family time.
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• 6,957 Population

Morrisville

• Suburb of Raleigh, NC
• 58 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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• 25,007 Population

Apex

• Suburb of Raleigh, NC
• 182 reviews

Current Resident: I love Apex! The people are friendly and there are plenty of places to go in town. Most neighborhoods are beautiful and walk able. The local businesses are great. My favorite restaurants are Daniel's, The Wake Zone, and Sultan's Deli.
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• 48,254 Population

Bermuda Run

• Suburb of Winston-Salem, NC
• 7 reviews

Niche User: We do not experience too much crime in this area.
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• 2,568 Population

Holly Springs

• Suburb of Raleigh, NC
• 108 reviews

Current Resident: Positioned close enough to Raleigh yet far enough from the congestion of the medium metropolis, Holly Springs repeatedly ranks as one of the best places to live in the US based upon factors such as median household income, safety, average degree attainment as well as low unemployment rates. Although rapid growth is a trait of the area which includes Apex, Cary Morrisville and Fuquay-Varina; Holly Springs is a small hometown that is exceptionally family friendly and had remained a secret gem until recent times. We love our town and please do not spread the word of how sweet it is!
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• 33,341 Population

Cary

• Suburb of Raleigh, NC
• 411 reviews

Current Resident: Great town that is growing at a tremendous rate. I have seen how much development has occurred over the past 2 decades and it is immense! There are tons of new houses and apartment complexes that are located around many restaurants, sporting events, and attractions. There is great professional opportunities in the RTP area. In addition, there are many wonderful universities that offer great educations in all different aspects of focus. Only 2 hours from the beach or the mountains, the variety of experiences is unbeatable!
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• 163,266 Population

Lewisville

• Suburb of Winston-Salem, NC
• 34 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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• 13,657 Population

Davidson

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC
• 22 reviews

Current Resident: Small town atmosphere near the big-city amenities of Charlotte- great schools and great neighbors! Affordability can be a concern, as well as traffic.
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• 12,666 Population

Harrisburg

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC
• 41 reviews

Current Resident: I have grown up in Harrisburg and walked with it through remodeling, construction, and growth. Harrisburg feels like a very small community, but also offers large opportunities. One of my favorite things about my town is the community events. For example, every 4th of July, Harrisburg park hosts fireworks, rides, food, games, etc. as well as a parade through the main road. These events really tie the community together. One thing that could be improved is the amount of traffic.
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• 15,269 Population

Oak Ridge

• Suburb of Greensboro, NC
• 23 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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• 6,829 Population

Clemmons

• Suburb of Winston-Salem, NC
• 61 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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• 20,050 Population

Forest Oaks

• Suburb of Greensboro, NC
• 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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• 3,683 Population

Waxhaw

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC
• 69 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Waxhaw, and overall, I'd say it's been a very family friendly experience. There are year-round seasonal festivals and activities, and around Christmas time they string up lights on all the trees and offer horse and carriage rides across town. It may not be the most exciting place to live, and the commute time can be a bit inconvenient at times (especially during rush hour), but it's a lovely place to raise your family and the people are always willing to lend a helping hand. Despite its shortcomings, I wouldn't live anywhere else.
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• 14,383 Population

Indian Trail

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC
• 106 reviews

Current Resident: Indian Trail offers great homes for good prices, along with a growing community that includes neighborhoods, grocery stores, night life and great schools. Indian Trail is a suburb of Charlotte which makes it nice as the traffic can be minimal at times and there are great cities that surround Indian Trail that have more shopping, restaurants, and night life.
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• 37,983 Population

Midway

• Suburb of Winston-Salem, NC
• 9 reviews

Current Resident: The town of Midway North Carolina here in Davidson county is amazing! The people that live here all pull together. It's very welcoming, and very safe! The neighbors all pull together AND work together to help those in need. This is a great town to raise your Children! The Best Schools in the
Surrounding Piedmont-Triad. Excellent Churches.
This is definitely an A+ community
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• 4,815 Population

Stallings

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC
• 26 reviews

Current Resident: We have lived in Stallings for the past 8 months. We love the closeness of Matthews and downtown Charlotte. Stallings has a small town feel but with access to everything Charlotte has to offer.
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• 15,240 Population

Lake Park

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC
• 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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• 3,753 Population

Cornelius

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC
• 32 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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• 28,649 Population

Hemby Bridge

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC

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• 2,044 Population

Mills River

• Suburb in North Carolina
• 6 reviews

Former Resident: Mills River is a beautiful city with wonderful landscapes, people, and locations. Whether you're 16, 21, 40, or 88, Mills River has something to offer you. It feels like home.
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• 7,173 Population

Summerfield

• Suburb of Greensboro, NC
• 14 reviews

Current Resident: I like Summerfield because it's a quiet, well-kept suburb of Greensboro. The local farms and backroads give it a rural feel, but there are bits of urban shopping centers and stores popping up. The close proximity to the new highway that shortens the trip to downtown Greensboro and I-40 is also convenient.
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• 11,044 Population