{"id":16267,"date":"2025-01-17T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=16267"},"modified":"2025-02-11T09:10:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T13:10:14","slug":"raleigh-relocation-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/raleigh-relocation-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving To Raleigh, NC: The City Of Oaks Awaits You"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Caribmask-Parade-Raleigh-NC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44051 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Caribmask-Parade-Raleigh-NC.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Caribmask-Parade-Raleigh-NC-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Caribmask Parade is just one of the many spectacles in Raleigh NC<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-9b90ab5c-615a-46aa-90e0-6c9d0cd0bd9d\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">Table of contents<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/raleigh-relocation-guide\/#0-why-moving-to-raleigh-is-a-great-idea\" style=\"\">Why moving to Raleigh is a great idea<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/raleigh-relocation-guide\/#1-strong-economy\" style=\"\">Strong economy<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/raleigh-relocation-guide\/#2-top-notch-education-system\" style=\"\">Top-notch education system<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/raleigh-relocation-guide\/#3-climate-for-anybody%E2%80%99s-taste\" style=\"\">Climate for anybody\u2019s taste<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/raleigh-relocation-guide\/#4-unmatched-leisure-opportunities\" style=\"\">Unmatched leisure opportunities<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/raleigh-relocation-guide\/#5-amazing-museums\" style=\"\">Amazing museums<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/raleigh-relocation-guide\/#6-moving-to-raleigh-north-carolina\" style=\"\">Moving to Raleigh, North Carolina<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/raleigh-relocation-guide\/#7-professional-movers-to-raleigh-north-carolina\" style=\"\">Professional movers to Raleigh, North Carolina<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/raleigh-relocation-guide\/#8-the-cost-of-moving-to-raleigh-north-carolina\" style=\"\">The cost of moving to Raleigh, North Carolina<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/raleigh-relocation-guide\/#9-how-to-reach-raleigh-nc\" style=\"\">How to reach Raleigh, NC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/raleigh-relocation-guide\/#10-interesting-facts-about-raleigh-nc\" style=\"\">Interesting Facts About Raleigh, NC<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/raleigh-relocation-guide\/#11-useful-links\" style=\"\">Useful links<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re about to move to Raleigh, NC, then you should consider yourself lucky. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the northeast central region of North Carolina, the city of Raleigh (pop. 431,746) is the capital of the Old North State and as such, it offers a score of unique attractions &#8211; great museums, unforgettable live performances and festivals, thrilling sports, extensive parks, large lakes and endless fun activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raleigh is an extremely family-friendly destination as well \u2013 not only will children of all ages have a great time there, but so will their moms and dads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents will be happy to know that Raleigh\u2019s highly stimulating and safe environment will spark their kids\u2019 imagination and nourish their free spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at our Raleigh Relocation Guide to learn why moving to Raleigh, North Carolina can be a good opportunity for a fresh start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/pros-and-cons-of-moving-to-north-carolina\/\">Moving to North Carolina<\/a>. In  this guide, we look at the pros and cons of moving to Northh Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much should you budget for long-distance movers? Watch now!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83d\ude9a How Much Does It Cost to Hire Long-Distance Movers in 2025? \ud83d\udce6\ud83d\udcb8\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NGdF8-m2S-g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-why-moving-to-raleigh-is-a-great-idea\">Why moving to Raleigh is a great idea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Neuse-River-Raleigh-NC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44054 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Neuse-River-Raleigh-NC.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Neuse-River-Raleigh-NC-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There&#8217;s so much for all the family to do in Raleigh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The capital city of North Carolina is an exciting and appealing destination that continues to attract more and more people with its genuine charm, powerful economy, excellent education facilities, wide range of leisure opportunities, unrivaled museums, galleries, and art centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s only a small fraction of the reasons why moving to Raleigh can easily be the best decision you\u2019ve ever made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-strong-economy\">Strong economy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Raleigh is a very fast-growing city as it boasts a strong economy and a favorable job market. According to the latest data, the median household income in the capital of North Carolina is $62,021 with a healthy job growth of 3%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raleigh is part of North Carolina\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Research_Triangle_Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research Triangle<\/a> &#8211; one of the largest research parks in the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, the city is recognized as an important center in the field of high-tech and biotech research. The top 3 employers are the State of North Carolina, Wake Country Public School System, and North Carolina State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/job-relocation-guide\/\">Relocating for a New Job<\/a>. In this guide, we offer tips when moving to a new place for work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-top-notch-education-system\">Top-notch education system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the number of Raleigh residents who hold college degrees, a few years back <a href=\"http:\/\/newsfeed.time.com\/2011\/09\/15\/americas-most-educated-cities-madison-and-boulder-face-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Time Magazine<\/a> ranked North Carolina\u2019s capital as the 3-rd most educated city in the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many universities in and around the city, including the <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/North_Carolina_State_University\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North Carolina State University<\/a> &#8211; the largest public university not only in the state but in the Carolinas as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1887, NC State is a research university that currently enrolls more than 34,000 students and offers 106 bachelor\u2019s degrees, 104 master\u2019s degrees, and 61 doctoral degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-find-new-school-when-moving\/\">Moving House and Changing Schools<\/a>. In this guide, we offer tips for finding the best school for your kids in a new area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-climate-for-anybody%E2%80%99s-taste\">Climate for anybody\u2019s taste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With four distinct seasons, the humid subtropical climate of the City of Oaks will suit anybody\u2019s climatic preferences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you <a href=\"\/move\/pack-clothes-for-moving\/\">pack your summer clothes<\/a> as Raleigh summers are hot and humid, with a July daily average temperature of 80.0&nbsp;\u00b0F (26.7&nbsp;\u00b0C). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, don\u2019t forget to take your warm clothing with you either as winters can be rather chilly \u2013 the average daily temperature in January is 41.0&nbsp;\u00b0F (5.0&nbsp;\u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-unmatched-leisure-opportunities\">Unmatched leisure opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Nature-Research-Center-Raleigh-NC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44065 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Nature-Research-Center-Raleigh-NC.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Nature-Research-Center-Raleigh-NC-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nature Research Centre, Raleigh<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With more than 150 recreation sites scattered on more than 10,000 acres of parkland, Raleigh is a great place to enjoy various outdoor activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a nature lover, then \u201cthe city in a park\u201d will surely impress you with what it has to offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your post-relocation stress and anxiety, if any, will melt away at lightning speed the minute you step inside the city\u2019s two state parks with miles of hiking and mountain biking trails (there\u2019s a horseback riding trail too!), and well-protected campgrounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in the right mood, you can easily rent a boat or canoe for a satisfying fishing trip or just take advantage of the calming effect of the nearby rivers and lakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raleigh is also a sports-rich city with plenty of opportunities to be a happy spectator or a thrilled participant in a wide variety of sports on professional, collegiate, or amateur levels: golf, football, baseball, basketball, hockey, pro soccer, action sports, and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-amazing-museums\">Amazing museums<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Yates-Mill-Country-Park-Raleigh-NC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44069 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Yates-Mill-Country-Park-Raleigh-NC.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Yates-Mill-Country-Park-Raleigh-NC-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yates Mill Country Park<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are a great number of exciting museums in Raleigh, which is often regarded as \u201cthe &#8220;Smithsonian of the South&#8221;. Here are the 3 major ones:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ncartmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>North Carolina Museum of Art<\/strong><\/a>. Established in 1956, NCMA is the first state art museum in the country and boasts a collection of artistic work that spans more than 5,000 years. With free admission to its permanent collection, one of the leading art museums in the south offers 40 spacious galleries and the largest museum park in the entire country (154 acres of outdoor exhibition space).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalsciences.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences<\/strong><\/a>. Established in 1879, this is the oldest and the most popular museum in the state and receives more than 1.2 million visitors a year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marbleskidsmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Marbles Kids Museum<\/strong><\/a>. Opened in 1999, the Marbles Kids Museum is a nonprofit children\u2019s museum that is famous for its interactive learning experiences and educational adventures for kids of all ages. The museum features a state-of-the-art 3-D IMAX Theater with a 5-story high screen and a 12,000-watt surround sound system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, Raleigh is a great place for anyone who loves the sophistication of performing arts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city is home to several professional arts organizations, including the North Carolina Symphony, North Carolina Opera, North Carolina Ballet, and North Carolina Theater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You  may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/benefits-of-moving-to-a-new-place\/\">The Benefits of Moving<\/a>. In this guide, we share 10 benefits of moving to a new place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-moving-to-raleigh-north-carolina\">Moving to Raleigh, North Carolina<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Raleigh-NC-Suburbs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44060 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Raleigh-NC-Suburbs.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Raleigh-NC-Suburbs-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There are some beautiful homes in the suburbs of Raleigh<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-professional-movers-to-raleigh-north-carolina\">Professional movers to Raleigh, North Carolina<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of your starting point, your move to Raleigh, North Carolina will need to be perfectly planned and carefully executed in a way that will guarantee you an overall affordable relocation, as well as a stress- and trouble-free moving experience from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And only the quality relocation service of a reliable moving company can give you such a guarantee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our extensive database of <strong><em><a href=\"\/moving-companies.php\">licensed and insured moving companies<\/a><\/em><\/strong> is the perfect place to start your search for your professional relocation partner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once there, you can easily narrow down your available options by checking out their online reputation in the form of moving reviews, quality ratings, and testimonials left by their customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These ratings are usually a good indicator of the quality services of a moving company and they can really help you in your search process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are several other criteria by which you should judge whether a specific moving company will be the right one in your case: quoted price, additional services, professionalism, availability, communication, and so on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trusting your first impressions and following your hunches also play an important role when choosing the best cross-country mover for your relocation to the capital city of North Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/choose-moving-company\/\">How to Choose a Moving Company.<\/a> Here we share tips on how to find the right movers for your relocation to Raleigh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-the-cost-of-moving-to-raleigh-north-carolina\">The cost of moving to Raleigh, North Carolina<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/moving-to-raleigh1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Distance from NY to Raleigh NC\" class=\"wp-image-44049 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/moving-to-raleigh1-1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/moving-to-raleigh1-1-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Are you moving to Raleigh, NC from New York City? If so, according to our accurate Mileage Distance Calculator, your relocation distance is exactly 503.55 miles.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Naturally, one of the most pressing and burning questions to preoccupy your mind will probably be the financial side of your relocation to Raleigh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re performing a local move (less than 100 miles between Point A and Point B), local moving companies will usually charge you by the hour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hourly rates will be different depending on your exact location, but you should expect to pay approximately $80 per hour per mover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, depending on the size of the property from which you\u2019re moving out and the number of hired laborers, the relocation job can last from 2-3 hours up to 12 hours, or even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you\u2019re moving long-distance to the City of Oaks, then you should know that the relocation price will be calculated on the basis of three major factors: the distance, the weight of your shipment, and the additional services you request from your mover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/mileage-distance-calculator.php\"><em><strong>Use our Mileage Distance Calculator<\/strong><\/em><\/a> to learn the exact distance between your current city and Raleigh, which once confirmed, remains a constant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shipping weight is not a constant value though, and a proven cost-saving technique you can use to your advantage is to get rid of all the items you no longer need or want before the actual moving day in order to reduce the overall weight of your stuff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This principle is especially valid for heavy household items, such as bulky furniture pieces and big kitchen appliances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, in short, the fewer belongings you have set apart for packing and transporting, the less money you will end up paying to your mover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, it\u2019s imperative that you know how much your move to Raleigh will cost in advance so that you can set your relocation budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/moving-cost-estimator.php\"><em><strong>Fill out our relocation cost estimator<\/strong><\/em><\/a> and later, when contacted by a professional relocation consultant, request an in-home survey of your household items for an accurate calculation of the price you\u2019ll have to pay to move to Raleigh, North Carolina. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay special attention to the list of extra services and their corresponding prices in the written estimate you will receive, and ask your mover about anything you fail to understand regarding your moving price calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-how-to-reach-raleigh-nc\">How to reach Raleigh, NC<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Getting-to-Raleigh-nc.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44061 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Getting-to-Raleigh-nc.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Getting-to-Raleigh-nc-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Raleigh has an excellent transport infrastructure<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Raleigh, NC is very conveniently located on the East Coast, approximately halfway between New York City and the state of Florida which greatly facilitates the transportation from the major population centers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, you have plenty of choices to reach the city of Raleigh by car, by plane, and by train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By car<\/strong>: Several Interstate Highways (most notably I-40 and I-440), U.S. Routes (most notably Route 1 and Route 64), and North Carolina Highways will enable you to reach your destination city easily with your automobile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By plane<\/strong>: The principal airport in the region is called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rdu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Raleigh-Durham International Airport<\/a> (the second-biggest in the state) and is situated northwest of the city center. With approximately 10 million annual passengers, the airport serves not only the cities of Raleigh and Durham, but a great part of eastern North Carolina as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By train<\/strong>: Amtrak has a busy train station in the city where as many as 4 passenger trains stop on a daily basis, connecting Raleigh to <a href=\"\/move\/charlotte-relocation-guide\/\">Charlotte<\/a>, <a href=\"\/move\/new-york-city-moving-guide\/\">New York City<\/a> and <a href=\"\/move\/moving-to-miami-guide\/\">Miami<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-interesting-facts-about-raleigh-nc\">Interesting Facts About Raleigh, NC<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Sir-Walter-Snarleigh-Rauliston-Arboretum-Raleigh-NC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44062 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Sir-Walter-Snarleigh-Rauliston-Arboretum-Raleigh-NC.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Sir-Walter-Snarleigh-Rauliston-Arboretum-Raleigh-NC-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sir Walter Snarleigh Rauliston Arboretum, Raleigh NC<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Raleigh was founded in 1792 both as a county seat and state capital. It was named after <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Walter_Raleigh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sir Walter Raleigh<\/a> \u2013 an English writer, poet, politician, soldier and explorer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More than half of the country\u2019s population lives within an hour\u2019s flight or a day\u2019s drive from the capital of North Carolina.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The main attraction at <a href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pullen_Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pullen Park<\/a> is a classic wood carousel that was built in 1900. The carousel that is now included in the National Register of Historic Places features 52 hand-carved animals made of basswood, 2 chariots, 18 large mirrors, and a pipe organ manufactured in 1924.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With a height of 538 feet (164&nbsp;m), PNC Plaza is the tallest and largest building in Raleigh and the tallest tower between Philadelphia and Charlotte.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approximately 13.26 million visitors are attracted to Greater Raleigh each year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The largest event in North Carolina is held in Raleigh. It\u2019s the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncstatefair.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North Carolina State Fair<\/a>. First organized in 1853, the annual fair and agricultural exposition, lasts for 11 days in mid-October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-useful-links\">Useful links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Downtown-Raleigh-NC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-44068 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Downtown-Raleigh-NC.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Downtown-Raleigh-NC-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Downtown Raleigh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.raleighnc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">City of Raleigh<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitraleigh.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visit Raleigh<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitraleigh.com\/things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Things to do in Raleigh<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitraleigh.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Events in Raleigh<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitraleigh.com\/visitors\/maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Maps&nbsp;of Raleigh<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.raleighnc.gov\/services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Services in Raleigh<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are thinking of moving to Raleigh then be sure to visit our <a href=\"\/move\/\">home moving blog<\/a> which is packed with guides to make your home move easier, cheaper, and safer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good luck with your move and your new life!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re about to move to Raleigh, NC, then you should consider yourself lucky. 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