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Bordered by South Carolina on the south, Georgia on the southwest, Tennessee on the west, Virginia on the north, and the Atlantic Ocean on the east, North Carolina enjoys a rich history as one of the original Thirteen Colonies and home to the first English colony in the Americas.

Today, North Carolina is a fast-growing state which continues to draw record numbers of new residents and businesses with its attractive cost of living and low property taxes, along with its scenic Blue Ridge Mountain views and warm & sunny coastal North Carolina beaches.

Main industries making up its diverse economic base includes agriculture, manufacturing, banking, science technology and hi-tech including more than 60 major employers located at Research Triangle Park in Durham, the largest such hub in the U.S.

North Carolina also ranks third as the largest movie and film production state behind New York and California.

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  Demographics : (North Carolina Census Data)
  Major cities: Raleigh (capital), Charlotte, Winston-Salem, Durham, Ashville
  Population : 8,856,505
  White : 74.1%
  Black, African American : 21.8%
  Hispanic : 6.4%
  High school graduates : 78.1%
  Bachelor's degree or higher : 22.5%
  Average household income: $40,863
  
  
• Crime : see North Carolina Crime Statistics
  
  
• Cost of Living: Sperling's Best Places - North Carolina - Compared to the rest of the country, North Carolina's cost of living is 11.72% lower than the U.S. average.
  
  
• Property Taxes : North Carolina Tax Climate - Comparatively low, with per capita property tax collections equaling $713 in FY2004, ranking it 38th nationally.
  
  
• Housing & Real Estate Overview : also see Zillow - North Carolina Real Estate
  Home ownership rate : 69.4%
  Average home price : $162,700
  Average travel time to work : 24 minutes
  
  
• Schools : see North Carolina Public Schools
  
  
• Weather : Generally, weather conditions in North Carolina vary between cooler mountain regions and warmer and more humid low-lying areas. Along the Atlantic Seaboard, tropical storms are a constant threat during summer hurricane season.
  

More about relocating to North Carolina around the Web:

Moving to North Carolina - Official guide from the State of North Carolina with tips, facts and helpful information for newcomers including links to real estate agents and job listings, how to enroll kids in school, voter registration, getting around, road maps.

Berkeley Parents Network - Moving to North Carolina - Archived message board posts with tips & advice on family-friendly communities, schools, and cost of living in Raleigh / Durham, Charlotte, Ashville and other towns & cities throughout North Carolina.

Charlotte Chamber - Newcomers - Relocation guide from the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce with recommended listings of real estate agents and apartment brokers, moving companies, retirement services, plus online relocation packet order form.

City of Raleigh | Resident - Home buying, real estate & neighborhood guides, bus & trolley schedules, other city services, local news & events.

Durham, NC - Residents - Official portal to city services, schools, maps & neighborhoods, entertainment & cultural events, transportation, weather facts.

North Carolina Real Estate, Apartments & Job Classifieds:

• Charlotte : Observer
• Raleigh : News & Observer
• Winston-Salem : Journal

North Carolina Real Estate Map:

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also see -> North Carolina Eviction Laws | North Carolina Taxes

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North Carolina Wineries | Christmas in North Carolina

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