A Guide for those planning on Relocating to the Triangle, Raleigh, Durham area of North Carolina

1. Relocating to The Triangle
Within this Complimentary
Interactive Guide, you will find many
helpful links & resources to make
your Relocation as smooth and
effortless as possible.
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2. Triangle Area Education
There are three points to a Triangle; and in our case, that means three cities and three major research universities.
The Research Triangle is home to some of the most educated and talented people in the world, with 53 percent of our
population holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. With the highest concentration of PhDs in the nation, the combined knowledge
assets of the region provide unparalleled resources to North Carolina companies, universities, and area entrepreneurs.
RTP is anchored at all three corners by three of the country's top research universities, which are all within 15 minutes of its
headquarters (view map):
Duke University
North Carolina State University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
K-12
North Carolina is the leading state for National Board Certified teachers, accounting for one-fifth of those nationally and 10% of
the state’s teachers, library media coordinators and guidance counselors. We rank in the top 10 in SAT participation and the
state’s average total scores exceed the Southeast’s average.
#1 Top Public Schools in U.S.(Raleigh, N.C.) – Greatschools.org, August 2010
#8 Best Educated City (Durham) – Forbes, 2008
Top 20 Best Places to Educate your Child (Durham, N.C.) – Forbes, 2007
View the NC Report Card, an annually issued report by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. For more information:
N.C. Public Schools
N.C. Private Schools Report
Great Schools
N.C. STEM

3. Raleigh – Downtown has it all! A historic city with a vibrant downtown.
Raleigh will captivate your attention with its
many wonderful things to see and do. From
arts and entertainment, to fine dining,
shopping and nightlife.
Raleigh’s entertainment corridor, known as
Glenwood Ave South is bustling with things
to see and do on any given night.
Enjoy the North Carolina Symphony at
Meymandi Hall in the Progress Energy
Center for the Performing Arts or check out
the Broadway Series South shows.
Visit the State Farmer’s Market for locally
grown fresh fruits, produce and local
Honey. You’ll also want to head over to the
Restaurant for a taste of fresh NC seafood.
• Downtown Raleigh Live, Work, Play – http://goliveworkplay.com/raleigh/downtown
• Progress Energy Center Performing Arts – http://www.progressenergycenter.com
• North Carolina Symphony – http://www.ncsymphony.org
• State Farmer’s Market – http://www.ncfarmfresh.com

4. Triangle Area Industry
Nestled in the middle of the Triangle area is the Research Triangle Park, known as RTP.
A global epicenter of technological innovation, RTP boasts a range of R&D companies and research institutes. Prominent Fortune 100
multi-national operations, university spin-outs and start-up businesses in more than a dozen pioneering industries, including
biotechnology, information technology, and clean technologies all call RTP home. An increasingly diversified group of businesses have also
located to the Park in recent years, including financial groups and other service providers.
Located only a few miles from RTP, is another major employer in the area named SAS Institute. SAS has been consistently rated one of
the best companies to work for in the nation. Headquartered in Cary, NC privately-held SAS employ’s more than 12,000 across more than
400 SAS offices. SAS is the leader in business analytics software and services, and the largest independent vendor in the business
intelligence market.
Top Employers
IBM
GlaxoSmithKline
Cisco
Fidelity Investments
RTI International
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NetApp
Biogen Idec
Credit Suisse
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
BASF Corporation
Bayer CropScience
EMC Corporation
Grifols Inc.
FujiFilm Dionsynth Biotechnologies
Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc.
[Source: Data as of January 2013. Information provided by individual companies for 2013 RTP Company Directory.]
Research Triangle Park Information - http://www.rtp.org
SAS – http://www.sas.com

5. Triangle Area Parks & Recreation
Apart from being a great place to live, the Triangle area is a great place for kids and adults alike... with tons of things to do right
outside your doorstep. Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville, and Apex all have Parks and Recreation departments. From the relaxing parks and
pools, to walking trails, programs and sports teams, the recreation departments act to “serve, educate and enhance” the lives of
their citizens and provides fun at an affordable price.
Additionally, the triangle area is interconnected by not only roads, but greenway systems! “The Capital Area Greenway System is a
network of public open spaces and recreational trails which provides for activities such as walking, jogging, hiking, bird watching,
nature study, fishing, picnicking and outdoor fun”. The newest greenway system is the American Tobacco Trail.
The American Tobacco Trail is a 22+ mile trail that connects the counties of Durham, Chatham, and Wake, the cities of Cary and Apex
and passes through the Lake Jordan area.
You’ll also want to explore NC State Parks. Tucked between Raleigh and Cary, Umstead Park offers runners, bikers, horse back
riders, walkers and nature enthusiasts a place to enjoy nature in all it’s glory. With over 44 acres of trails, Umstead Park is a
nature lover’s dream come true!
Parks & Recreation Information and Helpful Links:
• Umstead State Park: http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/wium/main.php
• American Tobacco Trail: http://www.triangletrails.org/ATT.HTM
• Cary Parks & Recreation - http://www.townofcary.org
• Raleigh Parks & Recreation - http://www.raleighnc.gov
• Apex Parks & Recreation - http://www.apexnc.org
• Morrisville Parks & Recreation - http://www.ci.morrisville.nc.us/

6. Raleigh Accolades
• A winning combination of characteristics won Raleigh second place in Forbes’ 2014 poll of America’s 20 fastest
growing cities. - February 2014
• 24/7 Wall St. placed Raleigh among the top 10 best run cities in America. January 2014
• Recent surveys and studies by Inc.com and thumbtack found Raleigh to be among
• America’s most friendly environments for small business and one of the nation’s “new opportunity cities.” -
January 2014
• NerdWallet places Raleigh sixth on its top 10 list of best U.S. cities for job seekers. – January 2014
• Technology and energy are driving the nation’s economy and hubs of these industries are ladled liberally
throughout the Milken Institute’s 2013 rankings of America’s best performing cities.
• The Raleigh-Cary Metropolitan Statistical Area placed 13th in the listing. - January 2014
• Raleigh Ranked Among America's Most Hospitable - August 2013
• Triangle Has Nation's Most 'Educated' Center Cities - January 2013
• KaBOOM! Names Raleigh "Playful City USA" Community - May 2012
• The Human Life Project named Raleigh America’s most “family friendly city”
among the nation’s 50 most populous metropolises - January 2013
• Raleigh-Cary Tied Second for Most Comfortable Communities - April 2013
• An annual study conducted by Texas A&M University found that the
Triangle’s commuters wasted the least amount of time in traffic –
February 2013
• Money magazine names Raleigh one of the top five places to retire
in the nation - October 2013

7. Cary Accolades
• Cary has lowest total crime rate in the United States – Based upon data recently
published in the FBI’s annual Uniform Crime Report (UCR) and reviewed by the
Town of Cary’s Crime Analysis Unit, Cary, North Carolina has the lowest crime rate
in America among municipalities with populations of 100,000-500,000
• Among 14 Most Transformational Wellness Destinations Around the World (The
Umstead Spa, Cary) - Town & Country, March 2014
• Among Dining in 50 States: Top Restaurants Worth Traveling For (Lucky 32, Cary) -
FlipKey, March 2014
• #3 Best Mid-Sized City to Move to by Movato
• Ranked in The 10 Best Cities in North Carolina by Movato
• #2 Best City for Early Retirement – Kiplinger
• #13 Best Performing City by Milliken Institute (Raleigh-Cary)
• Among Family-Friendly Cities in the U.S. (Raleigh-Cary) –
Human Life Project, January 2013
• Among America's New Tech Hot Spots (Raleigh-Cary) –
Forbes, January 2013

8. Apex Accolades
• Best Places to Live: #9 in America, #1 in North Carolina CNN/Money Magazine (August 2013)
• #1 Best City in North Carolina, Movoto (November 2013)
• #5 Best NC Towns for Young Families, NerdWallet (July 2013)
• Outstanding North Carolina Traffic Safe Community (AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 2013)

9. • Angier ~ http://www.angier.org
• Clayton ~ http://www.townofclaytonnc.org
• Creedmoor ~ http://www.cityofcreedmoor.org
• Durham ~ http://durhamnc.gov
• Fuquay Varina ~ http://www.fuquay-varina.org
• Garner ~ http://www.garnernc.gov
• Holly Springs ~ http://hollyspringsnc.us
• Knightdale ~ http://www.knightdalenc.gov
• Morrisville ~ http://www.ci.morrisville.nc.us
• Wake Forest ~ http://www.wakeforestnc.gov
• Wendell ~ http://www.townofwendell.com
• Youngsville ~ http//www.townofyoungsville.com
Other Great Small Towns in the
Triangle Area

10. Average Weather Last Year
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Precipitation
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11. • The absolute best mover is Hilldrup Moving and Storage. It is a local affiliate of United Van Lines, so
they do local and interstate moves. They are topnotch - very professional and efficient. Website is
www.hilldrup.com and general telephone is 800-756-0127 - Chris Thurman 919-381-3997
• Movin' on Movers - Danny Wilson 919-362-8355
• Bernard Thaxton - 919-805-3043
• Excel Moving and Storage: They are part of Allied Van Lines. Contact Craig McNees at 919-873-9235 or
cell 919-451-3638.
• Jim Dorsett (919) 213-6694
• Paul Tivnan of De Haven’s Transfer & Storage 919-220-5441.
• Prestige Moving & Storage Toll Free: (866) 928-9326 Phone: (919) 957-9326
Preferred Moving Companies

12. Moving Tips
• Pack the items you’ll need first in clear
storage bins
• Pack breakables in your T-shirts and other
clothing to save on bubble wrap
• Pack your glasses and stemware in your
clean socks
• Use colored duck-tape to color code your
boxes and label
• Take a photo of how your electronics are
connected to make reassembly smooth
• When taking items apart, put small parts in
a Ziploc bag, label and tape securely to the
item.

13. Carla Freund Realty Group
Moving Confidently in the
Direction of your Dreams
www.NCStyleHomes.com
• 919-578-3111