trying to narrow down my search.

[sbanawan]

27713 in Durham is b-o-r-i-n-g even for a married guy like me. You'd want to be up near Duke in 27705 (some parts near the campus), 27701 or 27707 if you're a hipster.

[toodie]

I would absolutely not move to Fayetteville. You've got too many other choices that I'm sure would be more pleasing.
best,
toodie

[teqtonik]

The school system in New Hanover County (Wilmington) is in shambles from what I understand. It also has more auto accidents per capita than any other NC county and the traffic is abysmal. It's a beautiful city...but much better to visit IMO

[starla]

I have a friend who's a teacher that bought a townhome in Garner. It's affordable there, and she loves her school. Garner's also close to downtown Raleigh, if you're into going out to bars/clubs/restaurants/museums.