About the Triangle

SCHOOLS

Public

Wake County public schools is the largest public school district in North Carolina and the 19th largest in the nation. The school district is expected to grow by over 20,000 students in the next several years. Every year new schools are being constructed as well as older schools being expanded to deal with the extreme growth. Wake county has a traditional schools as well as a year round schools. There are many choices of magnet programs which are great for advanced children. The Wake county public school website has much more information as well.

ENTERTAINMENT

Raleigh is home to many great colleges and universities which provides numerous opportunities for things to do. NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University all provide a variety of sporting and cultural events to attend. Raleigh is also the home of the Carolina Hurricanes, who play home games at the RBC Center near the fairgrounds. The RBC Center also hosts many concerts, circuses, ice events and more. The fairgrounds also has weekly flea/ antique markets and a variety of conventions and expos. But the state fair is usually the most popular attraction held yearly at the fairgrounds.

Downtown Raleigh is filled with numerous dining choices, both upscale and casual, as well as museums, parks, bars and clubs, state legislature buildings, colleges, and numerous other activities that are planned throughout the years.

The RALEIGH THINGS TO DO WEBSITE is a awesome place to find entertainment ideas and information.

MALLS AND SHOPPING

Raleigh has no shortage of malls and shopping! Wherever you choose to live, you will be minutes from all the places you need.

Crabtree Valley Mall-- on Glenwood Ave, close to the beltline and near downtown. It boasts all the traditional stores as well as numerous great dining choices.

Triangle Town Center-- just off Capital Blvd near the near 540 outer beltline. A great place for clothing, dining, and jewelry.

Cary Town Center-- just off of Walnut St in Cary, this mall has many different stores and restaurants to suit your style

City Market-- located in the heart of downtown Raleigh near Blount and Martin St is home to art galleries, restaurants and unique specialty shops. The area is lined with cobblestone streets and is the perfect area to take a weekend stroll.

Brier Creek Commons-- near Durham off Glenwood Ave. This is not your typical mall. It has lots of common stores, but not in your typical mall surroundings. There is also a movie theater as well as a seemingly endless list of restaurants.

North Hills-- just off Six Forks Rd and the beltline in Raleigh. This newly renovated mall has it all! Outdoor shops, restaurants, movie theatre, as well as upscale condo's and office buildings. You can truly do it all here-- work, live and relax! When I moved to the area, this mall was the most run down, boring mall in the state. Now this mall is packed with new stores, parking, and dining.

COMMUNITY CENTERS

There are numerous community centers throughout Raleigh. There are many classes and activities to participate in for all ages, as well as pools, playgrounds, and recreational areas. There are also greenways for joggers, bikers, rollerbladers, and families, a fun and different place to explore.

Raleigh Area Demographics

Population of the Area

City of Raleigh 367,995 (Raleighncgov.com)

City of Durham 209,009 (US Census 2006)

City of Chapel Hill 48,796 (US Census 2006)

Wake County 775,000 (US Census 2003)

North Carolina 8,320,146 (US Census 2002)

Median Income in the state of NC $46,335

Average cost of a home in NC in 2006 was $214,952

Weather and Temperature for the Area

Average annual high 70.7F

Average annual low 49.9F

Average yearly precipitation 44.19 inches

Average yearly snowfall 4.5 inches

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