The Raleigh metro area ranks among the top 10 places to live in the United States for 2010, according to a new study by the Web-based research firm RelocateAmerica.com.
Raleigh took the No. 8 spot among the 100 U.S. municipalities nominated for the award. The rankings were based on interviews with local leaders, feedback from residents and a compilation of data related to the community’s economic, environment, education, crime, employment and housing stability.
Charlotte also cracked the top 10, coming in just ahead of Raleigh at No. 7.
Durham was not included in the rankings.
Huntsville, Ala., claimed the No. 1 spot, followed by Washington, D.C.; Austin, Texas; San Diego; San Antonio, Texas; Tulsa, Okla.; Charlotte; Raleigh; Boulder, Colo.; and Minneapolis.
RelocateAmerica.com also compiled top 10 rankings in other categories.
Asheville was ranked at No. 1 on the Top 10 Retirement Cities list, and Wilmington ranked No. 9 on the Top 10 Recreation Cities list. Other breakout categories that did not include cities in North Carolina were rankings for top recovery cities, ‘earth friendly’ cities and small towns with populations under 40,000 people.
“Given the tough economic times our nation is facing, homebuyers have re-evaluated their priorities and are looking to relocate to communities that offer plenty of perks, but minimal hassle and cost,” said Peter Meyers, vice president of research and content development at RelocateAmerica.com, in a statement.
“While some cities are facing a road to recovery that could take years, others are poised for a quick rebound - and already have seen growth. We wanted to highlight those cities that are on the road back to economic health.”
Source: RelocateAmerica
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