Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, CaryThe Triangle Area
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I spent sixteen years living near Sanford. It does have a lot going for it, but it has more bad oints in my opinion. It is a factory town with fewer and fewer factory jobs. IMO, the mindset was very simple, and not at all worldly. Crime is horrible, the schools are among the worst in the area, and not very safe. There were some attempts to get some decent restaurants, but most failed. It is a town with a Walmart mentality. (I don't hate Walmart, but it is not where I want to live!).
I moved to Cary about a year ago, and never realized just how much of a crap-hole Sanford really was. Sorry for those that this offends, but it is my opinion. As others have said, there are "bedroom communities" of Raleigh that might suit you better.
Not everyone would agree with me, so check it out for yourself. Spend some time, talk to some people. (If you like NASCAR, hunting, discussing what church your neighbor goes to, and debating which non-white race is the downfall of America, you may actually love it there.)
LOL! This is very true. I would stay away from Sanford. If you wanna stay close to amenities I would suggest Raleigh. If you don't want to live in the "city" then Apex and Holly Springs would be a perfect fit.
I spent my entire childhood in Sanford and it is pretty much as described above. NC as a State has very progressive areas and very rural/conservative areas. Sanford is the latter. I grew up there in the 80's/90's with a gay parent...that was an experience! Still my heart pangs for it every time I go visit. Your house will cost half as much and with US 1 now widened your commute will be relatively quick if you work on the south side of Raleigh. I think what it comes down to is if you mind living amongst a slightly less educated and conservative population, where you plan on socializing, and how much value you put on housing costs and cost of living.