Perfectly Sandwiched Between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Coastline

Visitors find the town positively charming with its shopping, restaurants, attraction and lodging. Guests enjoy the small-town feel with access to large cities just a few miles away.

Perfectly Sandwiched Between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Atlantic Coastline

Demographics

0-10 miles 0-30 miles 0-45 miles 0-60 miles
Population 124,903 1,104,595 2,795,521 3,962,838
5-Year Population Growth Rate 3.9% 3.5% 3.8% 3.8%
Households 50,073 437,455 1,115,897 1,571,308
Percent Family Households 65% 60% 62% 63%
Median Age 40.0 38.0 38.0 38.0
Average Household Income $82,394 $101,236 $103,365 $97,350

Ideally located in the Piedmont Region

Research Triangle Park (RTP)

Research Triangle Park (RTP)

is the leading and largest high technology research and science park in North America

45-minute drive

45-minute drive

to a labor force of 4.5 million

36,000 graduates annually

36,000 graduates annually

from nearby universities & colleges

20-minute drive

20-minute drive

to Raleigh-Durham International & Piedmont Triad International Airports

66% of North Carolina visitors

66% of North Carolina visitors

traveled to the Piedmont region in 2018

20+ universities

20+ universities

and colleges in the surrounding areas

20 miles from the Triangle & Triad of North Carolina

Top Area Employers

Tanger Outlets Mebane Top Area Employers

One of the friendliest places to start a business