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 126,652 1,113,110 2,818,568 3,999,478
5-Year Population Growth Rate 4.0% 2.8% 3.4% 3.4%
Households 50,872 442,488 1,129,262 1,591,160
Percent Family Households 65% 60% 62% 63%
Median Age 40.3 37.7 38.0 38.4
Average Household Income $81,525 $106,873 $109,876 $102,998

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