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2023 Best Suburbs to Live in North Carolina

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  1. #2 Best Suburbs to Live in North Carolina.

    Morrisville

    Suburb of Raleigh, NC,

    80 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Niche User says Morrisville is one of my favorite cities in the Triangle Area of North Carolina. You're 20 minutes away from Raleigh, 20 minutes away from Durham, and 10 minutes away from Cary. As well as being a couple minutes away from a bunch of other smaller cities nearby. There's a lot of lovely and delicious restaurants to choose from in Morrisville, so I would like to name just a...1. Blaze Pizza. Location: 1024 Market Center Drive. 2. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. Location: 3200 Village Market Place. 3. Carmen's Cuban Cafe & Lounge. Location: 108 Factory Shops Road.4. C&T Wok. Location: 130 Morrisville Square Way.5. G.58 Cuisine. Location: 10958 Chapel Hill Road.6. Another Broken Egg Cafe. Location: 1121 Market Center Drive.7. Full Moon Oyster Bar. Location: 1600 Village Market Place. 8. Babymoon Cafe. Location: 100 Jerusalem Drive #106. 9. Two Guys Grill Inc. Location: 4149 Davis Drive. 10. Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken. Location: 9575 Chapel Hill Road..

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Population: 28,824,

  2. #4 Best Suburbs to Live in North Carolina.

    Apex

    Suburb of Raleigh, NC,

    230 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Apex is a moderate-sized, close-knit town just west of Raleigh. It has everything you need, from a full-sized Costco to a street full of quaint, locally-owned businesses. It also has top-notch....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Population: 58,066,

  3. #10 Best Suburbs to Live in North Carolina.

    Harrisburg

    Suburb of Charlotte, NC,

    49 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Harrisburg, North Carolina is a small town located in Cabarrus County. While individual experiences and perspectives may vary, here are some generally recognized positive aspects of Harrisburg:Small-town atmosphere: Harrisburg maintains a charming small-town atmosphere that appeals to many residents. The community is known for its friendly and close-knit nature, offering a sense of...Proximity to Charlotte: Harrisburg is situated just a short distance from Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina. This close proximity provides residents with convenient access to urban...The area needs more community engagement and involvement, Increasing community engagement and involvement can help foster a stronger sense of community and belonging..

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Population: 18,415,

  4. #12 Best Suburbs to Live in North Carolina.

    Holly Springs

    Suburb of Raleigh, NC,

    139 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says 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.....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Population: 40,198,

  5. #22 Best Suburbs to Live in North Carolina.

    Stallings

    Suburb of Charlotte, NC,

    28 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Stallings is a great place to raise a family or retire. The area has grown a LOT in the ten years we’ve been here, and that has brought challenges including increased traffic, loss of trees, and a....

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    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 15,932,

  6. #23 Best Suburbs to Live in North Carolina.

    Huntersville

    Suburb of Charlotte, NC,

    208 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Current Resident says Huntersville is a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is located north of the city. Huntersville is a very family friendly place to live. It has many community style neighborhoods which often have playgrounds, pools and sports courts. Huntersville is a very safe place to live....A really nice thing about Huntersville is the location. There are several public parks with playgrounds, walking and hiking trails, tennis courts, sports fields and more. Lake Norman is also right...There are a lot of shopping options including numerous grocery stores, retail stores, boutiques and more. There are plenty of dining options too, from national chains, to locally owned restaurants.Huntersville is a great place to live!.

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    Overall Niche Grade: A,

    Population: 60,166,

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