Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, has roughly 400,000 residents and is one of the three cities (Durham and Chapel Hill are the other two) that make up what is known as the Research Triangle Metro Area.

Historically a small town, Raleigh still has some of the small town qualities from the early 1990's. The housing is typically of a city of suburbs, lacking tall commercial buildings and concrete skyscrapers. Some might said that Raleigh housing has a "cookie-cutter" feel, but provides the upside of a quiet city with a separate business district known as the RTP. The landscape provides for lots of outdoor activities, the city has a great sports vibe, and there are a few cultural diverse activities that keep the city moving.