Is This Your Best Place To Relocate Or Retire?
Holy Cow!
Can you believe we’ve made it to week six of our tour of the best cities and towns to relocate or retire to with populations between 30,000 and 50,000 people in North Carolina and South Carolina?
So far we’ve been all over the Piedmont region of North Carolina from All American city Hickory, NC in the west over to the peak of good living in Apex, NC in the east… and a lot of places in between.
Today we continue to move eastward about an hour southeast of Raleigh, NC to another area in a long line of historic railroad towns, Goldsboro, NC, population 37,597.
The city of Goldsboro, NC has a long and storied history.
From its beginnings as an inn at the crossroad of the Wilmington and Weldon railroad line and New Bern road to its current status as home of the U.S. Air Force’s 4th Fighter Wing at nearby Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.
Depending on who you talk to you might hear stories of how barbecue was invented in Goldsboro, NC. Or the time Andy Griffith taught a high school drama class here before making it big as an actor.
However…what stands out for me is Goldsboro’s laid back small town atmosphere and classic downtown.
Like Apex, NC, Goldsboro’s downtown is a wonderful collection of historic buildings surrounded by neighborhoods. It's where you can find everything from classic Victorian style homes to something more contemporary.
And its very clear that the people who live in Goldsboro, NC have a lot of pride in their community and consider it their best place to live in NC. The community is invested in doing the kind of planning, zoning and renovation that have clearly enhanced the quality of life here.
Herman Park in the center of town was so wonderful and relaxing I didn’t want to leave but there is so much to do here.
A well developed arts and cultural community, Goldsboro has museums and theater and all types of festivals. Not to mention a summer music series called Center Street Jams every summer downtown.
If you enjoy the outdoors, Goldsboro sits right on the Neuse River and Neuse River State Park with its famed cliffs is not far south of town.
Goldsboro is also very close to North Carolina golf country and offers a number of local courses of all shapes and sizes for those wanting to hit the links.
There are several things that put Goldsboro, NC on our list of best places to live in North Carolina and many of them will be familiar to you if you’ve been following us the last several weeks.
Goldsboro, NC is located near the crossing of several major interstates (I-40, I-95 and I-70) meaning good access to all points north, south, and west.
Goldsboro is also close to Raleigh, NC and the Research Triangle area meaning you enjoy all the services and amenities of the big city without actually having to live there.
Living in Goldsboro, you also enjoy the economic benefits of living so close to one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the nation. Compared to many neighboring communities Goldsboro, NC has
- very affordable housing market
- low cost of living
- great sense of community
- commitment to civic improvement
- access to several major centers of higher learning
And although the summer can be pretty hot, year round the weather really isn’t all that bad either.
Needless to say…it has a lot going for it. Is there any wonder why it's on my list of the best places to retire or relocate in North Carolina?
As I’ve already mentioned, Goldsboro, NC has a lot of history, a welcome small town atmosphere but more importantly a lot of affordable housing options.
From single-family homes to townhouses and apartments, even undeveloped land waiting to be built upon, Goldsboro has something for everyone.
For those of you predisposed to renting, the average cost of rent in Goldsboro starts at around $443 a month and rental options consist primarily of single-family homes and apartments.
Last but not least, the median property tax in Goldsboro is a little less than $1300 per year.
Take a closer look at Goldsboro, NC. I think you will agree it is one of the best cities or towns you’ll find with populations between 30,000 and 50,000 in North Carolina.
If you want more information about Goldsboro please check out our New Goldsboro Special Report.
For all of you bugging me (just kidding…I'm glad to hear from you) about why we haven’t made it to South Carolina yet all I can say is come back next week!
And remember to check out our NC Best Places page for more information about other best places to relocate or retire.
Bye-bye and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
See You next week!
About Bob Bencivenga
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Bob Bencivenga is a professional site locator and location analyst for major corporations and has been researching the growth of NC and SC to find the Best Places to Retire or Relocate that are still affordable. |
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Comments on Is This Your Best Place To Relocate Or Retire?
Bob,
I would like to know a couple of nice mid-sized towns/cities, not on the Coast. I am from Florida and don't want to be near the coastline, but not high iin the mountains either, maybe the foothills.
Thanks
Sue