North Carolina
Living in North Carolina puts you in prime adventure territory. Residents here enjoy 300 miles of pristine beaches and some of the country’s most beautiful old-growth hardwood forests and mountain tops. Home to Pinehurst, one of the country’s most beloved golf courses, Seagrove, the handmade-pottery capital of the U.S., and Biltmore, America’s largest home, North Carolina has a strong tourism industry. Asheville, Greensboro and Charlotte are among the best places to live in North Carolina, a state experiencing continual economic growth.
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Livability Asheville, NC
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Livability Elizabeth City, NC
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Triangle East, NC
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Livability Greater Winston-Salem
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Quick Facts About North Carolina
- Median Household Income
- $71,779
- Average Property Tax
- $1,815
- State Population
- 10,892,136
- Sales Tax Rate
- 4.75 %
- State Income Tax
- 4.99%%
- Median Monthly Rent
- $947
North Carolina Businesses & Brands to Know
Places We Love In North Carolina
Cities in North Carolina on Livability.com
- Aberdeen, NC
- Albemarle, NC
- Angier, NC
- Apex, NC
- Archdale, NC
- Archer Lodge, NC
- Asheboro, NC
- Asheville, NC
- Ayden, NC
- Belmont, NC
- Bessemer City, NC
- Black Mountain, NC
- Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
- Boone, NC
- Brevard, NC
- Burlington, NC
- Butner, NC
- Carolina Beach, NC
- Carrboro, NC
- Cary, NC
- Chapel Hill, NC
- Charlotte, NC
- Cherryville, NC
- Clayton, NC
- Clemmons, NC
- Clinton, NC
- Concord, NC
- Conover, NC
- Cornelius, NC
- Cullowhee, NC
- Dallas, NC
- Davidson, NC
- Dunn, NC
- Durham, NC
- East Flat Rock, NC
- Eden, NC
- Elizabeth City, NC
- Elon, NC
- Etowah, NC
- Fayetteville, NC
- Fletcher, NC
- Forest City, NC
- Fuquay-Varina, NC
- Garner, NC
- Gastonia, NC
- Gibsonville, NC
- Goldsboro, NC
- Graham, NC
- Greensboro, NC
- Greenville, NC
- Half Moon, NC
- Hamlet, NC
- Hampstead, NC
- Harrisburg, NC
- Havelock, NC
- Henderson, NC
- Hendersonville, NC
- Hickory, NC
- High Point, NC
- Hillsborough, NC
- Holly Springs, NC
- Hope Mills, NC
- Huntersville, NC
- Indian Trail, NC
- Jacksonville, NC
- James City, NC
- Kannapolis, NC
- Kernersville, NC
- Kill Devil Hills, NC
- King, NC
- Kings Grant, NC
- Kings Mountain, NC
- Kinston, NC
- Knightdale, NC
- Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
- Laurinburg, NC
- Leland, NC
- Lenoir, NC
- Lewisville, NC
- Lexington, NC
- Lincolnton, NC
- Lumberton, NC
- Marion, NC
- Marvin, NC
- Matthews, NC
- Mebane, NC
- Mills River, NC
- Mint Hill, NC
- Mocksville, NC
- Monroe, NC
- Mooresville, NC
- Morehead City, NC
- Morganton, NC
- Morrisville, NC
- Mount Airy, NC
- Mount Holly, NC
- Murraysville, NC
- Myrtle Grove, NC
- Nashville, NC
- New Bern, NC
- Newton, NC
- Oak Island, NC
- Oak Ridge, NC
- Ogden, NC
- Oxford, NC
- Pinehurst, NC
- Pineville, NC
- Piney Green, NC
- Porters Neck, NC
- Raeford, NC
- Raleigh, NC
- Reidsville, NC
- Roanoke Rapids, NC
- Rockingham, NC
- Rocky Mount, NC
- Rolesville, NC
- Roxboro, NC
- Salisbury, NC
- Sanford, NC
- Sawmills, NC
- Selma, NC
- Seven Lakes, NC
- Shallotte, NC
- Shelby, NC
- Siler City, NC
- Silver Lake, NC
- Smithfield, NC
- Southern Pines, NC
- Spring Lake, NC
- St. Stephens, NC
- Stallings, NC
- Statesville, NC
- Stokesdale, NC
- Summerfield, NC
- Tarboro, NC
- Thomasville, NC
- Trinity, NC
- Unionville, NC
- Wadesboro, NC
- Wake Forest, NC
- Walkertown, NC
- Washington, NC
- Waxhaw, NC
- Waynesville, NC
- Weddington, NC
- Wendell, NC
- Wesley Chapel, NC
- Westport, NC
- Whiteville, NC
- Williamston, NC
- Wilmington, NC
- Wilson, NC
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Winterville, NC
- Woodfin, NC
- Wrightsboro, NC
- Zebulon, NC
North Carolina Connected Communities
Experiences & Adventures in North Carolina
Summer Isn’t Over Yet: 8 Family-Friendly Trips There’s Still Time For
Beat the back-to-school blues with these eight family-friendly getaways you can still book this summer.
Winter Wonderlands: Enchanting Towns to Visit for a Hallmark-Inspired Holiday
Live out your rom-com dreams in these cozy cities.
The 9 Best Cities for People Who Love Fall
Grab your fall-loving friends, swaddle yourself in a plaid scarf and hop in the car. It’s time to get cozy.
Food Scenes in North Carolina
5 Awesome North Carolina Beer Cities (That Aren’t Asheville)
Craft beer lovers know Asheville is a must-visit. But don't sleep on North Carolina's other awesome beer scenes.
The Official Food of Each State in the U.S
Eat your way through America the beautiful with our guide to the official food of each state.
6 Unique Food Trails to Explore This Fall
From festive fall favorites like apple cider to a purely pickled path, take a bite into these unique food trails around the country this fall.
Healthy Places in North Carolina
3 Winston-Salem Bioscience Companies Lead the Way
Here's a sampling of companies that are making new advances in medicine.
North Carolina: Where to Live Now
Best Places To Live in North Carolina
From majestic mountains and sandy beaches to NASCAR races, these North Carolina cities all offer something unique.
Why I Live in Asheville (and You Should, Too!)
Its great outdoors and live music scene make the city a prime destination for young professionals and families.
Top 25 Best Places to Live in the Southeast
These 25 Southeastern cities each have something special to offer.
Education, Careers and Opportunity in North Carolina
Asheville, NC: Where Entrepreneurs Excel
Meet some of the fastest-growing startups in Asheville and find out what's behind their success.
Small Towns, Big Changes in Elizabeth City, NC
This North Carolina city is seeing a slew of new developments.
Meet the Artsy Entrepreneurs of Elizabeth City, NC
The region's network of creative makers supports one another.
North Carolina: Love Where You Live
The Official 2022 State-Specific Gift Guide
This year we're taking 'shop local' to the next level with the best gifts from each state to give your loved ones.
Set Your Sights on Volunteering in Elizabeth City
Residents and newcomers find fulfilling connections here, thanks to people's willingness to help their neighbors.
