2022 Most diverse suburbs in North Carolina

• City in North Carolina

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  Rating 3.49 out of 5  293 reviews

Current Resident: As someone who grew up in High Point, I have seen my city experience many great falls and rises as well. If there was one thing I would like to see restored in High Point once again, it would be the sense of community. Over the last 5-10 years, the city of High Point has seen great economic downturn, with the exception of the city's private college, High Point University. A vast majority of the economic revenue, is funneled back into the upkeep of the school, whereas the city around it needs more attention than ever. High Point, North Carolina once had so much culture to offer the rest of the world, especially with it being deemed 'The Furniture Capital of the World.' I still believe that this city has much more to offer, as the upcoming generations are teeming with excitement for life, and fresh, bright ideas. There are so many young minds that have so much to offer the creation of society as it advances, but it can only happen if we begin to invest in them while they're still young.... Read 293 reviews

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• Population 112,434

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  86 reviews

Current Resident: I love the city I've grown up in, specifically the small town of Unionville. If I could say anything about Unionville, I would say raise your kids here! The hospitality and small town feel, in my experience, while growing up is like no other. Unionville Elementary is also no doubt the best elementary school EVER! I loved my schooling experience and never would've wanted to live anywhere other than in Unionville. Monroe however, has seemed to deteriorate, and while I absolutely love the place I live, I think we need to come together and make our city a better place.... Read 86 reviews

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• Population 35,339

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  Rating 3.64 out of 5  686 reviews

Current Resident: I am a Winston Salem native and I love this city! We are a city full of art displays and culture. What I love most about Winston-Salem is the diversity, the people, and the ambiance. Going downtown is like a breath of fresh air, unlike other towns that can be stuffy in that area. Our downtown is filled with street art and formal art. The only thing I would change is the cost of living. It is becoming more and more popular which makes things more expensive.... Read 686 reviews

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• Population 245,787

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  15 reviews

Current Resident: I liked that the mall and downtown Pineville are minutes away from one another. The rec center has free memberships for the residents that include a workout facility, park, rental facilities, dance classes, etc. The Pineville police are hands on and respectful of all residents.... Read 15 reviews

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• Population 8,923

• Suburb of Fayetteville, NC

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  57 reviews

Current Resident: Raeford is a small town right outside of Fayetteville. I love Raeford because is it conveniently located central to Lumberton, Fayetteville, Southern Pines, and Laurinburg.... Read 57 reviews

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• Population 4,943

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  Rating 3.58 out of 5  144 reviews

Current Resident: I love Burlington, I've been here my whole life and it seems like a small quiet little city but it has over 55,000 people living here! There's lots of places near by! And if you go on a day trip you can go to the mountains or the beach a big city such as Raleigh or Greensboro. And my personal favorite part about Burlington is the size! I live near the edge out more towards the country and its quiet back here and I can bring some friends and enjoy the town and if we wanted to a 10-15 minute drive we can be at a restaurant or a park just like that, I think its crazy how much stuff you can really do here!... Read 144 reviews

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• Population 54,534

• Suburb of Fayetteville, NC

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  90 reviews

Current Resident: My experience living in Hope Mills has been somewhat uneventful, which is good. I do not believe I could handle a town packed with action. There are many peaceful settings for people who want to relax. My favorite locations are the library and the lake by the local Dam. Accidents are so minimal, that you could travel to Hope Mills library without any worry of cars crashing. My only complaint is that the Middle School (Specifically Hope Mills Middle School) needs to get its act together. Instigating is a norm there, which immensely diminishes one's self-esteem for a better future.... Read 90 reviews

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• Population 15,972

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  32 reviews

Current Resident: I love the coffee shops in downtown! The feel off the place is so cozy and the staff is always so welcoming. There are are also art studios and galleries where you can view local art and purchase it at reasonable prices. Overall, it’s a nice, quiet little town.... Read 32 reviews

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• Population 8,159

• Suburb of Fayetteville, NC

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  43 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Spring Lake, NC. I am close to so many places to eat out. Plus there are so many niche places to grab a coffee, smoothie or something to eat. Walmart and Walgreens are also very close. I have lived in both a house and an apartment in Spring Lake and have found both enjoyable. Spring Lake has a lot to offer for a small town. It is minutes from Fort Bragg so it makes an ideal location to live in if you are in the military or employed as a contractor on post. I highly recommend living in Spring Lake. You won't regret it!... Read 43 reviews

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• Population 12,093

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: Butner is a small town, that has a lot more than anyone would ever think. They have many good food places, lakes, small owned businesses, and great people. Butner is right next to Creedmoor, and the combine to create a small but beautiful city. Butner has many country roads with beautiful forests and a lot of different types of people you will see. When you go to Butner, you normally will also go to Creedmoor, giving you access to everything you will ever need. This is a nice small town you can visit, maybe not plan a vacation, but the living experience here is great!... Read 4 reviews

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• Population 7,779

• Town in North Carolina

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• Population 2,698

• Suburb of Winston-Salem, NC

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  Rating 3.42 out of 5  131 reviews

Current Resident: Good Morning I am Karavion Greene. I am a transfer Student Athlete that's going to be going to Livingstone right in Salisbury, Nc. When I visit Salisbury it was such a nice beautiful town to just go ti school at and live at. When I was there visiting the people was nice and they would just hold the door or speak to you. With that being said that put a smile on my face because they are so nice up there in Salisbury. I can say Salisbury is a great place to go to college at because they got a small college in the area call "Livingstone College". Also if you get a lil hungry it is plenty restaurants near by where you can eat at. And I mean you can sit down or carry out when u go there. Also if u need to go shopping for your dorm or house it's a Walmart up there you can go to and shop and look for great thing inside there, for you spot to help your crib look lovely and smelling refreshing!... Read 131 reviews

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• Population 33,961

• Suburb of Fayetteville, NC

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  Rating 2 out of 5  1 review

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• Population 3,700

• Suburb of Greensboro, NC

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  38 reviews

Current Resident: Having lived everywhere in the USA we settled on Graham. We love it here. Everyone is extremely friendly and they still have that small town feel. Downtown is being renovated and the Xmas decorations are something out of a magazine. For anyone saying this town is racist is delusional and obviously a far left thinker only trying to disrupt something good in this world. Plenty of people here from all backgrounds and everyone gets along. Unfortunately the Alamance County courthouse is in Downtown Graham and there has been recently bad press because of BLM but I assure you that is not a reflection of Graham. Graham is more of Republican city and you will find families, values and morals here, not rising taxes, wokeness, and people living in constant fear. You want that then move to a Democratic run city and trust me I've lived in a lot of them having grown up in California. There's a reason the masses are leaving those areas in droves and it's pretty obvious why that is.... Read 38 reviews

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• Population 15,168

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC

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  Rating 3.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: It's a country town 45 minutes or more outside of Charlotte. A great town for a family oriented person.... Read 4 reviews

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• Population 2,748

• Town in North Carolina

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  260 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Concord, North Carolina my whole life. I have always loved living here. The community is friendly. There are many things to do like going to the park, Concord Mills Mall, Cabarrus arena, Nascar speed park, or even the famous ice cream shop in the heart of Downtown Concord. There are not many cons to living in such a small town. However, I can say that getting an education in not only Concord but probably the whole state of North Carolina is difficult. With the wages, teachers get paid in North Carolina the teachers are always quitting. In one year three of my teachers quit in the middle of the semester. This can make it hard to learn, and the students have to improvise. However, this is also an issue North Carolina as a whole should be dealing with. Other than that Concord, North Carolina is a great place to live, and I'd recommend anyone to visit!... Read 260 reviews

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• Population 94,147

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  26 reviews

Current Resident: Amazing area! Developing fast and the community (weavers pond) is beautiful! Great place to raise a family.... Read 26 reviews

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• Population 5,712

• Suburb of Winston-Salem, NC

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  74 reviews

Current Resident: As with most towns in the south.Lexington North Carolina is what you make it.I call it the tip of the spear town.A Gateway City to the Triad.Of course known for the barbecue capital of the world.However it's so much more.Has two brand new large companies that just located here .Has a lot of room for more development Industries and people.Not congested by any means.Within 30 to 45 minutes of all of the Triads Metro Centers .Like Highpoint, Winston Salem Greensboro. Two major roadways Highway 85/ and 64 give awesome access to Salisbury,Mocksville and even Concord. Denton is a great little Andy Griffith type town nearby off of hwy 47. Waterway High Rock gives a great recreational asset. Downtown development is going good. Developing at a steady pace. Police and school systems are improving and getting positive results. Good church life in the community's around town. New and old family restaurants and numerous new retail establishments. Low traffic congestion,affordable housing are key.... Read 74 reviews

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• Population 18,970

• Suburb of Raleigh, NC

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  16 reviews

Current Resident: I enjoy living in Angier, it is a safe town and has a lot of good food places. Another good thing about Angier is that we have a good park with lots of different activities for any person to do no matter their age. We have a excellent public library with the nicest people. There are new paintings on the buildings around town which are pleasant to see when driving down the road.... Read 16 reviews

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• Population 5,748

• Town in North Carolina

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  Rating 3.36 out of 5  167 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Gastonia/Gaston County most of my life. I am from Baltimore Maryland. When I go to Baltimore for a visit, I cannot wait until I get back to My Safe ,friendlier Town Of Gastonia! All towns have their good points and bad points,but all that being said,I Love to live in this Quaint Little Town of Gastonia North Carolina.... Read 167 reviews

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• Population 76,635

• Suburb of Raleigh, NC

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  Rating 4.09 out of 5  78 reviews

Current Resident: Knightdale has really 'boomed' over the past decade. There are more housing developments, places to eat, and Knightdale Station, our park, is a great place for families to go. Sometimes there traffic issues, which is to be expected when your population is increasing, but it's not Capital Blvd traffic, I'll tell you that! Knightdale is a great city, I'm glad to live here.... Read 78 reviews

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• Population 16,798

• Suburb of Durham, NC

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  21 reviews

Current Resident: Hillsborough is a great small town with a historical downtown area filled with small businesses. The school systems are good but teachers are in very high demand right now. There are many job and entertainment opportunities in Hillsborough and in neighboring towns, 3 major universities are within a short drive, including UNC Chapel Hill, NC State, and Duke. The state's capital, Raleigh, is relatively close by, about a 45 minute drive. Hillsborough is at the converging point of 2 major highways: 85 and 40. Hillsborough is rapidly growing, there are tons of new houses being built.... Read 21 reviews

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• Population 7,162

• Town in North Carolina

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  Rating 3.7 out of 5  20 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Four Oaks! The schools are great and everyone is really friendly! There are parks for children to play at and there is a walking trail.... Read 20 reviews

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• Population 2,225

• Suburb of Charlotte, NC

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  Rating 3.64 out of 5  97 reviews

Current Resident: Recently Kannapolis has put a lot of effort into reviving their downtown. They've built apartment complexes, a baseball stadium, and public spaces with water features. They've also started having a lot more businesses opening up in downtown including a small bakery and a small ice cream shop. It's really fun to go hang out with friends and the environment is very safe. They also have a theatre that's been there for forever. A lot of the inside decorations are still old and are neat to see as you watch any movie. Overall, it has a great feel and can be a great place to visit on the weekend. Additionally, they also have a highschool. They've been very overwhelmed by the hardships placed by COVID and honestly need a better approach because the teachers are drowning in work.... Read 97 reviews

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• Population 49,788

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  44 reviews

Nearby Resident: Love the Escape room they have there, Ready Set Escape, located in Smithfield (not in the town of, but nearby) The Ava Gardner Museum is nice, and they have some great local spaces, like Sami's Pizza. The Outlet shopping is ok, but the town needs a Home Depot to compete with Lowes They're supposed to be growing with more houses and such soon, so hopefully! But definitely love that Escape room... Read 44 reviews

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• Population 12,697