10 Most Livable North Carolina Cities

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  • @micheleoram840
    @micheleoram840 4 місяці тому

    Hi, What are your thoughts on Leland, My husband and I are interested in the Bluffs on Cape fear river. Thanks

  • @stephen3277
    @stephen3277 2 роки тому

    Caswell County, NC

  • @chaneldavis9329
    @chaneldavis9329 3 роки тому +8

    Would be great to mention the HBCUs along with the other universities mentioned in Winston-Salem and Charlotte in the state as they contribute to the population and local culture as well.

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  2 роки тому

      I have had multiple black people tell me that an HBCU is not something that has an impact on whether they would live in a particular city. Since this is a relocation channel and not a college channel, it doesn't really fit with my content.

    • @chaneldavis9329
      @chaneldavis9329 2 роки тому

      @@EllenPitts if you say so….

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  2 роки тому

      @@chaneldavis9329 about 97% of my viewers are over 30 years old....

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  2 роки тому

      @@chaneldavis9329 can you help me understand what it is about HBCU's that impact your daily life? Do you spend time at them once you are older than college age?

    • @chaneldavis9329
      @chaneldavis9329 2 роки тому

      @@EllenPitts that’s awesome! I’m 32…..

  • @georgegrubbs2966
    @georgegrubbs2966 2 роки тому

    In the initial montage, you misspelled "Raleigh" as "Raliegh."

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  2 роки тому

      I’ll have to fire my editor! Thanks for the heads up!

  • @Outofurleaguex3
    @Outofurleaguex3 3 роки тому +1

    If I move North Carolina I'd want to be close to the beach so which area would be the best

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому

      Wilmington is the closest city to the beach but there are also lots of small towns like Southport and New Bern that are near the coast.

  • @Outofurleaguex3
    @Outofurleaguex3 3 роки тому

    What is Wilmington North Carolina like? Are there buses cuz I want to be close to the beach

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому

      Wilmington is really nice. Lots of old historic buildings and a nice downtown area. They do have a bus system.

  • @robertburcham6271
    @robertburcham6271 2 роки тому

    As of April 23 2022 Durham has had 182 shootings!

  • @robertburcham6271
    @robertburcham6271 2 роки тому +1

    Greensboro has the highest crime rate in North Carolina and also the most dangerous. Winston Salem has a very high poverty rate and again one of the most dangerous.

    • @chrispope3777
      @chrispope3777 7 місяців тому

      I’ve been living in Greensboro for almost 8 years now and I’ve never been a victim of a crime here so it depends on what part because just like every city it has it’s good parts and bad parts and I’m fortunate that I’m still okay.

  • @EllenPitts
    @EllenPitts  2 роки тому +1

    There have been so many comments on this thread about HBCUs so I thought it would be helpful to provide some more information for those who need it. There are 12 Historically Black Colleges in North Carolina. Since lots of different people watch my content I try to provide a variety of information that appeals to everyone while still keeping the videos short enough that ya’ll want to listen to my boring self for at least most of it! 😂 So I only had time to mention 4 HBCUs in this video. That was in no way intended to slight any group of people. If you need a list of HBCUs you can find the complete list of 12 colleges here: www.ncpedia.org/education/hbcu

  • @normbograham3
    @normbograham3 3 роки тому +7

    Raleigh just is growing, and growing, and growing. . Most people I knew in Raleigh, eventually called mercy, and moved out.

  • @mojavedaemonwitch3743
    @mojavedaemonwitch3743 2 роки тому

    🌹💙 New Subscriber here. Thank you for all of your videos, they are very helpful. I am an older adult who will be relocating to NC (from the Southwest USA) in 2023 to be near family, and to finish my college studies, which will culminate with my creation of a nonprofit to combat homelessness, and create meaningful jobs in the state. Bright Blessings to you. 🌞🙏

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  2 роки тому

      Best of luck!! Let me know if I can help in any way! Ellen.pitts@hunterrowe.com

  • @neomis0119
    @neomis0119 2 роки тому

    What do we think about rutherfordton? Also tornados, are they an issue in this area? Racism an issue? Wife’s from Peru

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  2 роки тому

      That's actually a really small town. It's about an hour from Asheville and a little more than an hour from Gastonia. I haven't visited there so I can't really answer your questions. The culture in North Carolina is generally pretty friendly. Tornados are rare here. I've experienced two in the last 21 years.

  • @clarencetetterton7097
    @clarencetetterton7097 3 роки тому +1

    Glad you didn't talk bout Beaufort county and around this area we like it the way it is. Country folks.

  • @casparcoaster1936
    @casparcoaster1936 3 роки тому +6

    No houses under 300k in Boone, but there are cheap mt lots 30 minutes away

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому

      It's crazy how high prices are getting!

  • @anthonymcleod6602
    @anthonymcleod6602 3 роки тому +4

    You didn't mention 3 very popular HBCU's Johnson C Smith or Winston Salem State University or North Carolina A&T University

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому +2

      There isn’t time to talk about everything and this video isn’t about colleges. My viewers aren’t college students looking for colleges so an exhaustive list of the available universities isn’t really applicable to my channel.

    • @LoveJones0370
      @LoveJones0370 3 роки тому

      @@EllenPittsExactly! We are parents and 30 year olds 😂😂

    • @dannywearsthecrown567
      @dannywearsthecrown567 3 роки тому +1

      The population changed. It’s about people interested in transplanting here. I attended WSSU and proud alumni of Fayetteville State so growing up in the state the hbcus are more emblematic to what the states means but with all the growth and changes I wouldn’t be surprised if the visage of these institutions were eventually eliminated. Basically these folks ain’t checking for anything remotely close to what we may deem as important land,arks to these towns

  • @normbograham3
    @normbograham3 3 роки тому

    I moved out of Winston-Salem, years ago.

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому

      Did you like living in Winston Salem?

    • @normbograham3
      @normbograham3 3 роки тому

      @@EllenPitts I did, and didnt. The work was not there, but I did get some construction type jobs, and did well enough to earn money for college.. The apartments, were ok, but not great. We did move out, to the country, but it can be a little "too country", an hour north of Winston-Salem. My brother, hates Winston-Salem, but loves being in Blue's Creek. Him and his wife inherited land years ago, in that area. My father, left Winston-Salem for Burlington, years ago, and never looked back. Dad did feel something weird about Winston-Salem, since that's where his first marriage fell apart. He would go there, and get out. I was in Winston-Salem, while I tried to earn more money for college, as I took a semester off. There is no college in Winston-Salem, that's good and affordable, and that's perhaps the greatest downfall. The schools in Burlington, were not great either. Honestly, I earned more $ in a few months in NJ, then I could earn in Winston-Salem in a year. But...back then...rent was cheaper...and you could work part time, and still have money at the end of the month.

  • @emd5095
    @emd5095 3 роки тому

    Any suggestions for a place to live, willing to do 1 hour commute to Durham. Moving from NY with 4 children, 7-17. Ty!

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому

      Send me an email and we can discuss your specific needs! epitts@harmonyrealtync.com

  • @dsan2509
    @dsan2509 3 роки тому

    Bought a home in Chapel Hill. Moving there next year.

  • @godsson7779
    @godsson7779 3 роки тому +1

    Asheville does not have an average summer temperature of 73°. Yes it's cooler than the other cities in the state because it's in the mountains, but trust me, it gets hot in asheville. I would say 80 to 85 is the average temperature in Asheville for the summer.

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому

      Average takes into account nighttime temperatures as well.

    • @godsson7779
      @godsson7779 3 роки тому

      @@EllenPitts good point, I didn't think about the night temperature. My apologies. But anybody who hears this is going to think about daytime. But my apologies again

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому +1

      You’re right. I should have used daytime temps!! Thanks for the feedback!

    • @godsson7779
      @godsson7779 3 роки тому

      @@EllenPitts videos are great!!! Keep it up!!!!

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому +1

      @@godsson7779 glad you're enjoying them!

  • @juancarlosdiazdavid3175
    @juancarlosdiazdavid3175 4 роки тому +8

    Sorry, I commented in another video... Thank you so much for this wonderful information!!! Would it be possible to prepare a video about towns and less big cities in NC? Thank you beforehand!

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  4 роки тому +4

      I will add it to my list!! Thanks for watching!

  • @danakennedy5072
    @danakennedy5072 3 роки тому +14

    If you're coming to Asheville, you better have tons a money, a great paying job, and not care about the skyrocketing crime rate. Did I mention the hordes of homeless?

  • @michaelhorn4540
    @michaelhorn4540 3 роки тому +1

    Marion, NC would be on the top of my list!!! I love it here!!

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому +1

      What do you love about it??

    • @michaelhorn4540
      @michaelhorn4540 3 роки тому +3

      @@EllenPitts I was born and raised in Asheville and it used to be a nice place, but today it's too expensive to live there, plagued by traffic jams, hippies, and a city pushing a very liberal anti Christian agenda and greedy charging for everything! I moved to Marion 5 years ago and it was refreshing! It's a quaint small town in the foothills, but not too small. The downtown area is like a walk back in time and you can drive anywhere in the city without running into a traffic jam or heavy traffic and you can also park anywhere downtown for free. We don't have a mall, but there are several strip malls, a Walmart, roses, and Lowes, and virtually anywhere I need to shop is within 5 miles of my house. We have a big lake close by, and the high mountains are just a short drive away. I just bought the place I've been renting for 4 years, including a mobile home and 2.5 acres of land for $24,000, which would have cost me 5 times as much in Asheville. My land is mostly wooded with a creek running through it and an abundance of deer, bear, and other animals. We have really good and respectful law enforcement and the hospital is just a couple of miles away. The people here are really nice and one of the biggest things that impressed me is all the police cars, ambulances, and even the courthouse downtown have " IN GOD WE TRUST " on them. Also taxes are the cost of living are cheap and we have some of the lowest gas prices in the state. Interstate 40 also goes right by us and it's just a short drive to anywhere in the state. Moving here is the best move I've ever made and I've found paradise for me.

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому +2

      Sounds lovely!! I’m so happy you’ve found paradise!

  • @casparcoaster1936
    @casparcoaster1936 3 роки тому +1

    I live in Boone, 3600ft, and takes just under 2 hours to reach downtown Charlotte.

  • @ameynaik6620
    @ameynaik6620 3 роки тому +1

    Nice video. Which is better when it comes to education and employment? Charlotte or Greensboro?

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому +2

      There are some great schools in both cities. Employment really depends on your field. The unemployment rate is 4.9% in Charlotte and 5.6% in Greensboro.

  • @DusanTadicDusanVlahovicand
    @DusanTadicDusanVlahovicand 4 роки тому +4

    I want to visited many North Carolina Cities! Raleigh has lot of universities and sports teams Charlotte has many banking center and Carowinds Greensboro is 3th largest city in NC.
    Greensboro has a science center and civil
    War museum Winston-Salem has 90 companies,medical center and growing cities in North Carolina Wilmington is a 8th largest cities and it has a port city.🇬🇪

  • @treespirit2000
    @treespirit2000 3 роки тому +1

    Is that average home price of $315K in Ashville perhaps a bit outdated now?

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому +2

      It was the median price based on Zillow’s data a few months ago when I made the video. I’m not sure if those numbers are updated in real time or not. I know here in Raleigh our median price is in the high 300’s but it’s pretty hard to find a home at that price. They go very quickly!

  • @taylormartin8662
    @taylormartin8662 3 роки тому +5

    Well there is also Winston Salem State University in Winston Salem

  • @PHL1213
    @PHL1213 3 роки тому

    NC is very expensive! Good Grief. Raleigh & Ashville I would've like to relocate to but I make 60k a yr working from home which seems like poverty salary in NC .

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому

      I would try Greensboro or Winston Salem!! Both really nice cities with lower costs of living.

  • @garymack9734
    @garymack9734 3 роки тому +4

    You are pointing out the liberal cities of NC, no to say the others are better but compared to them, hell yes

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому +2

      I think most cities skew more liberal than the surrounding more rural areas. :-)

  • @jarvisstradford7211
    @jarvisstradford7211 4 роки тому +5

    Also Charlotte had a black University call Johnson C Smith University. Also Charlotte Checkers won the Minor League Championship too.

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  4 роки тому

      Thanks, Jarvis!!

    • @jarvisstradford7211
      @jarvisstradford7211 4 роки тому

      @@EllenPitts lol 😂 how you doing Mrs.
      Ellen.

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  4 роки тому +2

      I’m doing well on this beautiful morning!! I need to do a video about people calling me Mrs or Ma’am in the south. I never have gotten used to it! Makes me feel old! 😂

    • @jarvisstradford7211
      @jarvisstradford7211 4 роки тому

      @@EllenPitts I guess that's out Southern Hospitality in the North and South Carolina. No you're not old you look normal lady from Florida.

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  4 роки тому +1

      Yes it is southern hospitality which I LOVE!! And I appreciate you visiting my channel! 😀

  • @markslauson4584
    @markslauson4584 3 роки тому +1

    Your average prices may be correct (but seem low). I’d say most prices where out of state transplants want to live is $100-$150k higher.

  • @patriciamorton1068
    @patriciamorton1068 2 роки тому

    It's not "concurd"

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  2 роки тому

      I was born in England and raised by my British grandmother and my mother who was from New York. My accent probably is a mix of those things. Thanks for pointing it out!

  • @jerrydavis3548
    @jerrydavis3548 4 роки тому +3

    You did not say nothing about the HBUC college in greensboro or winston salem or charlotte

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  4 роки тому

      Yeah I might have missed a few things. It wasn’t meant to be exhaustive. I know I definitely included several HBCUs in a few cities. But my average viewer age is much older than college age so I don’t mention every college...just enough to give a feel to things.

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  4 роки тому

      I’m making you and Jarvis my honorary fact checkers. 😄

  • @kim-id4xd
    @kim-id4xd 3 роки тому

    It's a city I'd like to visit.

  • @jarvisstradford7211
    @jarvisstradford7211 3 роки тому

    The Charlotte Checkers won the championship at too. The Renaissance festival is in Huntersville

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому

      The renaissance festival made it into this weeks video actually!! It will be up on Friday

    • @jarvisstradford7211
      @jarvisstradford7211 3 роки тому

      @@EllenPitts I like listening to your videos I learned about Raleigh everyday because of you.

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому

      Aw, I’m glad you like them!!

  • @polaant
    @polaant 3 роки тому

    Great information!! What’s your opinion on Yadkinville? Do you think there will be growth potential for that town

  • @briangreen1781
    @briangreen1781 3 роки тому

    This was very informative. Thank you!

  • @The_Beach_Lady
    @The_Beach_Lady 3 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @michaelhorn4540
    @michaelhorn4540 3 роки тому +1

    DEFINITELY NOT ASHEVILLE!!!!! ONE OF THE HIGHEST COSTS OF LIVING IN THE NATION!! I was born and raised there and had to move because I couldn't afford to live there anymore!! I bought 2.5 acres in McDowell County with a mobile home on it for $24,000 and if I would have bought the same property in Asheville and Buncombe County it would have cost me at least $150,000

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому

      It has gotten expensive in Asheville but you might be shocked at how expensive other parts of the country have gotten.

  • @benjaminwagner8141
    @benjaminwagner8141 3 роки тому +1

    Really want to move down here but avoid the bigger towns like Asheville

  • @JohnDoe-rr1fz
    @JohnDoe-rr1fz 4 роки тому +3

    I remember going to Asheville and seeing a high level of poverty, which sucks

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому +4

      Yeah, I think the cost of living is high, relatively speaking, and there aren't a lot of high paying jobs.

  • @ronsturdivant317
    @ronsturdivant317 3 роки тому

    Add High Point, NC

  • @casparcoaster1936
    @casparcoaster1936 3 роки тому +1

    NC mountians is where ya want to live

  • @TomEMullaney
    @TomEMullaney 4 роки тому +4

    Really enjoyable informative video. Perfect for anyone considering moving to North Carolina. And thanks for keeping Hillsborough a secret. In this video anyway. 😉

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  4 роки тому +2

      😂 Someone just asked me to do a video about small towns. But there are lots to choose from! Who knows which ones I’ll pick!!

    • @TomEMullaney
      @TomEMullaney 4 роки тому +2

      @@EllenPitts I have a feeling the Hillsborough secret is about to get out!

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  4 роки тому +2

      @@TomEMullaney it's such a cute little town!!

    • @lukered2669
      @lukered2669 4 роки тому +1

      We recently stayed in Boone for 1 week & visited surrounding attractions in Blowing Rock & Linville. Went with my husband & 3 teens & my youngest. They were going straight to the rivers, crossing them, thank God they're not full!! They really enjoyed themselves!! It is beautiful!!

    • @lukered2669
      @lukered2669 4 роки тому +1

      We arrived into Greensboro, from there drove to Boone in a rental. Drove through Wilkesboro which I looked up, didn't like the news about all the flooding issues & a sinkhole. I do like however that it has a Marshall's 😁 big fan here.

  • @dublinjazz1
    @dublinjazz1 3 роки тому +1

    Very informative video. Thank you! Just wanted to point out that in the very beginning of the intro, where you have all the different cities appearing on the screen, Raleigh comes up first, followed by Winston Salem. Raleigh is spelled incorrectly as Raliegh:)

  • @crminimal
    @crminimal 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for all your informative videos! We are torn between Cary, Wilmington and Asheville. What do you think the best is for low crime and jobs? We are moving from Madison, WI and enjoy allot of the outdoors hiking, farmers market but we love our lakes as well. Thanks so much for these videos! Subscribed. :)

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому +1

      I think Cary is one of the lowest crime cities in the entire country so that is pretty hard to beat. But they are all nice places to live, really. You've got the water in Wilmington and the mountains in Asheville. Cary has all it's great parks, music scene, and a larger city which means you get more things to do in general. And you're about halfway between the beach and mountains.

    • @LMDinNC
      @LMDinNC 3 роки тому +1

      If you are happy in Madison I believe you will feel most at home in Asheville. The three cities you mentioned are very different and I would encourage you to visit them before moving.

    • @crminimal
      @crminimal 3 роки тому

      @@LMDinNC Yes for sure! We are headed down to Wrightsville beach next month and driving up to check out Cary and triangle areas. I really want to visit Asheville but we just won’t have the time. Asheville was originally our first choice but the crime seems really high for the population and the job opportunities didn’t look as promising as living in Cary. It looks like a very beautiful place to call home but I would be nervous with the crime index and jobs. Plus we really love water so the idea of a short drive to the ocean sounds perfect! Especially after 2 weeks of the highs here about 0-1 degree fahrenheit! :)

    • @LMDinNC
      @LMDinNC 3 роки тому

      The bottom line is that more affluent areas have lower crime, and Cary is the most affluent and most homogeneous demographically of these three. If you end up getting a job in the triangle area, there are other great towns besides Cary too. Wilmington is very interesting and might be a nice change from Madison. Also be aware that the triangle can be extremely hot and humid in the summer - more so than the coast! One great thing about the triangle is easy proximity to both the mountains and the beach. I live in Chapel Hill/Carrboro and have taken many day trips to Wrightsville, Pilot Mountain area, Blowing Rock, and Charlotte.

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому

      @@LMDinNC I'm not sure what gives you the idea that Cary is the most homogenous area. It is full of people from all over the world...there are many different religions and nationalities represented in Cary, probably moreso than most other towns in NC. We have Hindu temples, mosques, synagogues, churches, and there is an entire block of restaurants serving cuisine from dozens of different countries, independently owned by immigrants from these countries. I'm really curious why you would say that... have you spent much time in Cary?

  • @lukered2669
    @lukered2669 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for your videos, they're chock full of information.

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  4 роки тому +1

      I'm so glad you are enjoying them!! Thank you for watching!

  • @davidhorne2326
    @davidhorne2326 3 роки тому +3

    Charlotte = high crime!

  • @jerrydavis3548
    @jerrydavis3548 4 роки тому +2

    Which has bigger african american population charlotte or raleigh

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  4 роки тому +1

      Charlotte does by 7%. 😊

    • @FutureCharlotte
      @FutureCharlotte 4 роки тому +1

      Charlotte Nc Black or African American: 35.09% and Raleigh Black or African American: 35.09%Charlotte is bigger in black population Charlotte nc and Raleigh nc are nice cities and big

    • @FutureCharlotte
      @FutureCharlotte 4 роки тому +1

      @@EllenPitts worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/charlotte-nc-population all the information about the population of Charlotte and more cities I love your videos 😊

    • @blackwood1064
      @blackwood1064 3 роки тому +1

      Charlotte, NC

  • @johnniehall3692
    @johnniehall3692 3 роки тому

    So.. I guess Greenville and Fayetteville just aren't liveable 🤔🤣

    • @EllenPitts
      @EllenPitts  3 роки тому

      Haha maybe I just got tired of hearing myself talk! 😂

  • @justmacg2873
    @justmacg2873 3 роки тому +3

    I don't blame you on not including the military towns of NC. It might scare some folks away.

    • @keithrenye7322
      @keithrenye7322 3 роки тому +3

      Wilmington is a dump

    • @henrywilson3951
      @henrywilson3951 3 роки тому +1

      You forgot Winston-Salem State University

    • @dannywearsthecrown567
      @dannywearsthecrown567 3 роки тому

      @@henrywilson3951 that ain’t a selling point for people moving here they ain’t concerned with that is my guess and i attended WSSU in the 90s

  • @reginagannaway5714
    @reginagannaway5714 3 роки тому +3

    You failed to mention North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, the #1 HBCU in the country.

  • @cashed-out2192
    @cashed-out2192 3 роки тому

    How come no one hasn't done one yet on Harker's Island?

  • @proudtobe9932
    @proudtobe9932 Рік тому

    Can u list your email as well