NC·South / Southeast
Raleigh
“Raleigh college town”
Hot HumidSouthernCollege Town
The Pulse
Population
470k
Rent, 1BR
$1,500/mo
Walk / Transit
32 · 26
Safety
B
The Scene
NC State is the big one locally, with Duke and UNC nearby in the Research Triangle. Tech jobs and mild weather.
Fast-growing Sunbelt capital with strong academics and research-park economy.
Monthly cost · 1-person
Rent (1BR)
$1,500
Groceries
$390
Utilities
$150
Transit
$95
Estimated total$2,135/mo
Climate
0°30°60°90°
Winter
49.5°
Summer
78.4°
South42.5″ rain/yr
Getting around
Walk
32
Transit
26
Car-dependent — You'll need wheels to do anything
Schools here · 6