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I've been offered a chance to transfer down to Raleigh with my company. It's a better opportunity jobwise, but I'm a bit worried about the lifestyle change. I've been in Manhattan (East Village) for a few years and really enjoy my life here, but want to be open to new experiences. While I realize nothing can quite compare to NYC, I'm wondering if there are any areas in Raleigh that might have more of a "big city" feel. Are there walkable parts? Areas where younger single people live? As far as housing prices go, I couldn't be happier with a move to Raleigh...
I know everything will be on a much smaller scale, I just don't want to give up too much of what I have here in NY.
Well, sounds like you definitely should stick to areas Inside the I-440 Beltline, the closer to downtown, or in it actually, the better. Our downtown and surrounding neighborhoods obviously cannot compare to Manhattan, but I think you'll find them pretty close to what you describe: walkable neighborhoods, lots of young single professionals, proximity to dining & shopping, nightlife, arts, etc etc.
There's a good mix of housing in those parts as well....condos, townhomes, apartments, lofts, duplexes, new houses, older houses, and so on. Something for everyone.
I've seen a couple of real estate agents advertise locally who specialize in those more urban areas of Raleigh...PM me and I'll look 'em up for ya. Good luck in your search and I hope you really like it here.
Just moved to Morrisville less than two weeks ago.Although I can't talk about Raleigh,I can tell you that nothing resembles the Village here.
I grew up in Queens,lived on 10th St. between 1st & 2nd for two yrs. in the 80's & moved back to Queens.Although it may get more like NYC as more transplants move down,the lifestyle you're accustomed to is not to be found.
For myself,it's a good thing.After 57 years,I really got sick of the crowds,the so-called rat race,etc.You might find it a lot slower.Do you drive?I don't miss the subway,but you might.
What's your line of work?you may meet people in your field who can give you the 411 on the area.
GOOD LUCK.IT'S BEAUTIFUL HERE,THE PEOPLE ARE GREAT,SO COME ON DOWN!!!
I just moved down from NY (actually Hoboken and worked in NYC).
I am adjusting but it is different.
I like having a car (didn't have one in NY/NJ) and the amount of house your money can buy. There are a few places that are fun/busy at night (Glenwood South section of Raleigh, and Chapel Hill) but they are not as good as NYC. They are putting up new condos in Glenwood South where you could walk to a bunch of bars. restaurants..... but I haven't found many great placs to just walk around/eat/shop..... You will need to get used to doing a lost of shopping / dining in strip malls.
Overall, I think it will be a good place to live for a few years, but not permanent.
I've been offered a chance to transfer down to Raleigh with my company. It's a better opportunity jobwise, but I'm a bit worried about the lifestyle change. I've been in Manhattan (East Village) for a few years and really enjoy my life here, but want to be open to new experiences. While I realize nothing can quite compare to NYC, I'm wondering if there are any areas in Raleigh that might have more of a "big city" feel. Are there walkable parts? Areas where younger single people live? As far as housing prices go, I couldn't be happier with a move to Raleigh...
I know everything will be on a much smaller scale, I just don't want to give up too much of what I have here in NY.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Don't do it. NC is a great place to live but if you aren't ready to be away from NYC, it will leave you missing the City tremendously. I am not saying one place is better than the other on the whole, but they are totally different. My opinion, wait a bit longer until you are sooo sick of NYC and really want a change in lifestyle.
Thanks for the info all. I appreciate it. Looks like I'll be taking a trip in December to check Raleigh out and look at real estate. From what I've read, it seems like there a many transplants down there and the city seems to be growing as far as development goes. There is a part of me that is looking forward to a slower pace and more affordable way of life, though I do plan on spending a lot of weekends in NYC. I've lived all over, so I guess I figure I should give Raleigh and the south a try next.
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