Living in Raleigh (North Carolina)
Raleigh (North Carolina) is a city in North Carolina, United States, home to 482,295 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 1%, #3 of 2,119), digital natives (top 1%, #8 of 4,750), young professionals (top 1%, #8 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Raleigh (North Carolina)
- It is part of Greater Raleigh, 5 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 44 min and sets around 23:05; in late June it sets around 2:34.
How Raleigh (North Carolina) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 66 | #765 of 11,898 | #6 of 324 | Map |
| Low-income household | 51 | #1,903 of 9,771 | #51 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #1,280 of 8,006 | #13 of 199 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #684 of 6,237 | #6 of 124 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,359 of 9,474 | #21 of 256 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #2,456 of 9,474 | #19 of 256 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #2,132 of 10,762 | #19 of 283 | Map |
| Single professional | 80 | #10 of 4,537 | #1 of 75 | Map |
| Young professional | 83 | #8 of 4,444 | #1 of 74 | Map |
| DINKS | 85 | #22 of 3,053 | #1 of 46 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #629 of 7,271 | #11 of 150 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #24 of 6,227 | #2 of 122 | Map |
| Car-free household | 86 | #28 of 3,933 | #2 of 60 | Map |
| Student | 86 | #3 of 2,119 | #1 of 27 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 60 | #937 of 8,006 | #11 of 199 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 47 | #4,706 of 12,111 | #124 of 328 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 83 | #22 of 4,114 | #1 of 66 | Map |
| Expat professional | 81 | #124 of 7,271 | #1 of 150 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #1,820 of 9,474 | #3 of 256 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #15,781 of 18,063 | #490 of 491 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 7 | #13,756 of 16,523 | #382 of 446 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 24 | #15,280 of 18,063 | #487 of 491 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #915 of 16,523 | #3 of 446 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 85 | #21 of 21,167 | #1 of 580 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #3,329 of 12,111 | #19 of 328 | Map |
| Coastal living | 59 | #5,191 of 6,413 | #112 of 157 | Map |
| Business owner | 81 | #166 of 12,111 | #2 of 328 | Map |
| Digital native | 78 | #8 of 4,750 | #1 of 79 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Garner (North Carolina) 7 km
- Cary (North Carolina) 13 km
- Knightdale 14 km
- Morrisville (North Carolina) 18 km
- Apex 20 km
- Clayton (North Carolina) 21 km
- Holly Springs (North Carolina) 22 km
- Rolesville 23 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.