With its warm, welcoming Southern charm, good food, friendly people, and great weather, there is no question that people are moving to Raleigh, N.C. The capital city of the state, Raleigh is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. The city lives up to the hype, especially with all the new restaurants, bars, hotels, and boutiques in town.

Sure, the main reason people move to Raleigh is the good weather, but the neighborhoods and communities around Raleigh are also rich in culture. Raleigh has a sense of comfort and familiarity that comes from a small-town feel, making it a great choice for those who want to visit.

The city is home to North Carolina State University and Wake Technical Community College. NC State is the largest university in the Carolinas and was established in 1887. It is known to give high priority to the quality of education.

Golf is a good reason to move to the Raleigh area, and you will always have the opportunity to play at any time of the year. Just outside Raleigh, you can watch a Carolina Mudcats baseball game at WakeMed Soccer Park or watch the North Carolina State University men's football team at nearby Wake Forest Soccer Park.

Raleigh is home to a number of great museums and galleries, including the Marbles Kids Museum, where your little ones can discover and watch IMAX movies. Other venues worth a visit include the Contemporary Art Museum of Raleigh, the North Carolina Museum of Art, the North Carolina Museum of History, the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, and many more. The North Carolina Museum of Art, in particular, has a great collection of art from the United States and around the world.

Raleigh also boasts more than 150 parks throughout the city, which feature a greenway, several community centers, a BMX race track, tennis courts, public lakes, hiking and biking trails, and botanical gardens.

When it comes to being happy in the workplace, Raleigh leads the way with a 4.5 out of 5 satisfaction rating. The city is known for having a high quality of life, affordable housing, good schools, and a great job market.