Why CHOOSE Raleigh?

Raleigh offers the best of all worlds: a high quality of life, a rich culture and entertainment landscape, strong economic and business opportunities, and a great location. As an international hub for technology, health care, and education, this city is known for being at the cutting edge of progress and innovation. But that doesn’t mean it’s all business — with a vibrant, active arts and culture scene, you can enjoy a range of best-in-class museums, music venues, restaurants, and outdoor green spaces that uniquely suit your urban lifestyle.

#1 State for Business

(North Carolina) CNBC, 2025

#1 Best Business Climate

(Raleigh/Cary) Business Facilities 2025

#1 Cities Where College Grads
Are Actually Landing Jobs

(Raleigh) Wall Street Journal, 2025

Most Educated Cities in the U.S.

(Raleigh, Durham) Wallet Hub, 2025

#4 Cities Where People
Are Relocating To

(Raleigh) GoBankingRates, 2025

#2 Best-Performing Cities

(Raleigh) Milken Institute, 2025

Fastest Growing Metro for New Jobs

(Raleigh, Wilmington) LinkedIn, 2022

#1 City for Recent College Grads

(Raleigh) ADP Research, 2025

#1 Metro for 1st Time Homebuyers in the U.S.

(Raleigh, Cary) Consumer Affairs, 2024

Top 5 Tech Metros in the U.S.

(Raleigh) Computing Technology Industry, 2025

#5 Life Sciences Hub

(Raleigh-Durham) Business Facilities, 2025

#4 U.S. Cities Best Equipped for Withstanding Climate Change

(Raleigh) Explore, 2025