need a rental house asap in wilson, nc (Raleigh, Rocky Mount: schools, living in)

[jadarewnai]

From Long Island, NY and my husband is starting a job in roanoke rapids, nc. Have had no luck online or with any realtors in finding a home to rent. need atleast 3 bedrooms large home. we have four young children. schools are the most important. please advise, we are going down the day after thanksgiving

[RVAtoCNC]

Originally Posted by jadarewnai

From Long Island, NY and my husband is starting a job in roanoke rapids, nc. Have had no luck online or with any realtors in finding a home to rent. need atleast 3 bedrooms large home. we have four young children. schools are the most important. please advise, we are going down the day after thanksgiving

I think you have your towns confused - Wilson is no where near Roanoke Rapids - Wilson is in east central NC while Roanoke Rapids is only about 5 miles south of the Virginia border - both are on 95 but they are about 50 or 60 miles apart. Roanoke Rapids always seemed like a semi-decent place, but I really don't know - it's very small, but there are no large towns in that area. Wilson is small too. Rocky Mount is larger, but I have heard bad things about it. I think you are probably going to be stuck "living in the sticks" Check with local realtors

[Picaflora]

Like any town, there are good and bad areas of Rocky Mount. I will say that there isn't much to do there... and they have what my parents call "pretend" big box stores - just enough in them to tease you. They do most of their shopping in Raleigh.

Rocky Mount is still a good 40min drive from Roanoke Rapids though - so keep that in mind as you think about the commute.