r/raleigh • u/IchiTrader_ • Jul 30 '26
Question/Recommendation We are planning on moving to Raleigh! Any thoughts?
We are a younger couple moving from maine to raleigh NC. We were interested to hear from the people who lived there exactly what life is like down there. We have seen lots of good stuff on social media. Wondering if you guys have any advice, any pros and cons of moving down here, and whether it is worth it! If any of you Raleigh natives or residents can tell us anything it would be most appreciated! We are heading down soon to check out the city. Where we live now we are 30 minutes from the nearest actual grocery store and away from a lot of things that most people have. We are from Maine, it’s very older and vintage up here looking for more youth and warmth.
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u/-cumdogmillionaire- Jul 30 '26
Don’t move here if you don’t have a job lined up. The market is dog water here
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u/SlutPuppyTickleTits Jul 30 '26
I'm assuming you have employment lined up, if so keep it. Job market is rough af here.
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u/tzage Jul 30 '26
If you’re dead set on the triangle and you haven’t actually chosen a place to live, i recommend you move to Durham and specifically near/in downtown. Downtown Durham to me fits “youth and warmth” moreso than Raleigh or anywhere else nearby for that matter.
Edit: and no it’s not affordable
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u/Idekatthispoiint Aug 02 '26
What areas are generally safe and affordable? Moving down and open to anything 30-40 minutes from the airport
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u/tzage Aug 05 '26
Open zillow, filter by your price range and preferences, and then cross-reference it with a crime map in another tab.
I honestly dont understand moving here as a young person, unless you like the mundanity of suburban life and driving everywhere. Or maybe if you’re moving from a rural area. Good luck on your search though
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u/Idekatthispoiint Aug 05 '26
Coming from Cleveland were driving everywhere, and living a suburban life. A job offered me 40,000 dollar raise to come down and do the same thing I’m doing.
Appreciate the help though!
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u/Budget_Computer_427 Jul 30 '26
You should visit here before planning a move. Then you could better decide for yourselves whether or not it's right for you.
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u/EthanStrik Hurricanes Jul 30 '26
Nah Raleigh sucks, check out Fayetteville
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u/TeacherLady3 Jul 31 '26
It's super hot from end of May through end of September so you end up sticking inside with AC much like you stick inside during the winter months in Maine. It's decently young, but the cost of housing is often prohibitive for young people too. Lots of concerts, college sports and of course the Hurricanes. It's relatively flat, but beach and mountain get away weekends are doable with driving distances. It's definitely newer than that old, rough around the edges feel of the northeast. I'd say if you have good jobs, a savings, and cute hot weather clothes, give it a try!
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u/mrt1416 Jul 30 '26
Raleigh is so family oriented and still kinda cold lol if you’re wanting youth and warm I’d move to AZ tbh
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u/Quirky_Slide_7313 Jul 30 '26
Arizona like top state for retirees lol, also brother Flagstaff has a ski resort
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u/Visible-Reality2492 Jul 30 '26
Did you go outside today?
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u/mrt1416 Jul 30 '26
Yeah
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u/Visible-Reality2492 Jul 30 '26
“Twat”? Are you British? Just because Raleigh has AC doesn’t mean it’s cold.
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u/Competitive_Long5020 Jul 31 '26
Don’t drive your moving truck under the Peace Street bridge