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Best Places to Live in Raleigh-Cary Metro Area, North Carolina

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Population:1,145,746
Pop. Change:44%
State: North Carolina
Metro Area:Raleigh-Cary Metro Area
County:Wake, Johnston, ... 3 more
City:Raleigh, Cary, ... 28 more
Zip Code:27610, 27620, ... 80 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Raleigh-Cary, North Carolina Metro Area

As of 2011, Raleigh-Cary Metro Area's population is 1,145,746 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 43.70 percent.

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The median home cost in Raleigh-Cary Metro Area is $199,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.70 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Raleigh-Cary Metro Area's cost of living is 4.70% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Raleigh-Cary Metro Area public schools spend $4,504 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.9 students per teacher in Raleigh-Cary Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Raleigh-Cary Metro Area is 7.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Raleigh-Cary Metro Area jobs have Increased by 0.18 percent.

Average Commute time is 28 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Raleigh-Cary Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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