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I've applied for several jobs in the area and I am wondering what the area is really like. I am coming up there in a few weeks to check it out for my self but I would like opinions. I am single but have 3 big dog babies so I want a place with some land. Is that possible with out living in the middle of now where? What is the crime rate? Any info is helpful! Thanks!
First, I hope you like GOLF, because that's the #1 thing associated with "The Sandhills", as that area is called. Pinehurst has hosted the U.S. Open several times, and I believe will be doing so again soon.
But back to your question--it is still a pretty rural area. You don't give any indication where you're coming from, so it's impossible to say how it will be compared to where you're coming from. Southern Pines is the biggest "city" in the area, and it's a small town. Lots of retirees, mostly from up north, who tend to live in gated lakefront communities. Outside of those, it's pretty rural in mindset. Finding land for your dogs won't be a problem. It's also known as a big area for horses, and there is a steeplechase very spring.
Here is City-Data's own page on Southern Pines--they have them for every municiplaity.
and note that PDD is the only one who recommended the Sandhills
Where else in NC can you buy acreage with a nice home and only be 10 miles from any service,stores,restaurants you could possible need for under 400K?
Plus if you like to golf it's a bonus.
Besides I've been to Raleigh, Greeensboro, Charlotte and it's just like living in the Northeast suburbs, too many cars, too many people, too many "little pink houses"
Be careful with looking at crime rates. EG, if you use CD, the crime rate in Southern Pines looks higher than the national average. But, the land you want will be outside city limits in a county, and will be much lower. Most crime is drug-related, eg, junkies breaking into homes, a local meth dealer caught, etc.
I have seen many properties with land around Carthage, Sanford, etc. I would not hesitate to live there. You should have a job lined up before you move.
Just to add my .02, SP/Pinehurst is a great area to live if you want small town life. There are just enough retail/restaurants/things to do, yet there are none of the bigger-city headaches. There are some very nice people in that area too.
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