Why Raleigh is One of the Fastest Growing Cities in the Nation

By: Brandy Nemergut Published on: 07/06/2025

Discover why 12,000+ people annually join Raleigh's 500,000 residents in North Carolina's booming capital! This essential relocation guide reveals what makes the "City of Oaks" irresistible - from Wall Street Journal's top 3 hottest job market status with 20,000+ daily openings at Apple, Google, IBM, and SAS, to $353K median homes (30-40% below national average). Explore Forbes' 2nd most educated city featuring Wake County's top-ranked schools, plus "city in a park" lifestyle with 10,000 acres and 180 miles of greenways. From world's largest beer garden (350+ taps) and James Beard Award dining to Stanley Cup-winning Hurricanes and vibrant downtown districts, see why Raleigh ranks #1 for working women and earns 14 consecutive years in America's top 20 best places to live.