#1 Boomtown In North Carolina Is Probably Not Where You Think
There is one particular suburb in the Tar Heel State that people are taking notice of. The #1 boomtown in North Carolina is probably not where you think.
#1 Boomtown in North Carolina
According to our source, The Charlotte Observer, Apex, North Carolina ranks#1 on the list of towns having changes in the number of people moving there. And their incomes. The study was done by personal wealth website, GoBankingRates. Here is what they wrote on the topic of boomtowns. “Boomtown. The word sounds like it’s describing an explosion — and in a way, it is, Boomtowns are fast-growing cities, due to rapid business and population growth.”
What Makes a Boomtown?
Here’s how the website went about discovering boomtowns. Directly from charlotteobserver.com To create the list of top “boomtowns” in each state, the website said it focused on places with populations between 25,000 and 500,000. Using data from the U.S. government and other sources, it studied trends in housing, income and population growth since 2014.
Apex, North Carolina
So, you might be asking yourself, why Apex? It’s a town southwest of Raleigh and hales about 79,000 residents. And this isn’t the first time they have received praise. WalletHub also named Apex one of the best cities to live. The average income in Apex is reportedly around $55,000 a year, up exponentially in the past ten years.
This North Carolina City Is The Number 2 City People Are Dreaming Of Moving To
7. Raleigh, NC
The North Carolina capital city ranks 7th on this list. I know there is a bit of a rivalry between Charlotte and Raleigh but as someone who loves both dearly, I will fiercely defend Raleigh even living in the Queen City. Plus it’s great for our state that both cities are thriving and desirable places to relocate to.
3. New York, NY
Daydreaming about moving to New York? It’s a common occurrence and no surprise to see the city that never sleeps on this list. I love to visit New York, but the only way I could live in New York is in areas and in a way that in this lifetime I will never be able to afford to. If it’s not in the Upper East Side I don’t want it. But I do have several friends and even a family member who have moved there permanently or temporarily. I’ll stick to visiting!
2. Charlotte, NC
While I don’t quite understand the why, I definitely see the people coming. More and more everyday. I know it’s good for the economy and the city, but it’s not good for rent prices, the housing market (if you’re a potential buyer), and traffic. So while I’d try and convince people we are full, I guess it’s a good thing our city is one people want to move to. As someone who was born and raised here, I do question what is so tempting. I love Charlotte and have no intention of leaving, but really the second most desirable place?
1. Austin, TX
Austin is certainly one of the trendiest cities right now. It’s pretty high on my list of places I want to visit, but until I have I can’t say whether or not I’d like to move there. But a thriving music and cultural scene are enticing and I’ve heard the food is incredible as well. Maybe in 2024 I’ll finally check this off the bucket list!
The Full Top 10
- Austin, TX
- Charlotte, NC
- New York, NY
- Los Angeles, CA
- Nashville, TN
- Tampa, FL
- Raleigh, NC
- Seattle, WA
- Atlanta, GA
- San Diego, CA
The top 10 is filled with some pretty great cities. Outside of the ones discussed above it was my dream to relocate to Nashville several years ago. Music City has seen a similar growth at the Queen City in the same time period so it makes sense it is on this list as well. While I personally couldn’t live in Atlanta (that traffic) it’s an enticing destination for sure. And I have good friends who just moved to the Tampa area. Is your dream city on this list?
You can read the full Coldwell Banker study and results here.
