Pittsboro, NC – Around The Research Triangle Best Places To Live In NC
The more I explore the areas around the Research Triangle, the more I am amazed at the Best Places to be found in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina.
No wonder so many people are moving to this area of North Carolina. Especially younger families that are needing to find employment yet want a small town to live in.
As we make our way around the Research Triangle, beginning to the north of Durham, we've visited the Best Places to relocate or retire of :
Remember, one of the biggest advantages of living in a smaller town close to a larger metropolitan areas is… MONEY!
Today our Best Place To Live around the Research Triangle in Piedmont North Carolina, is no exception to a reasonable cost of living.
Sitting about 35 miles southwest of Raleigh, NC in the heart of Chatham County, is the town of Pittsboro, NC, population 3,743.
Pittsboro, NC is a very charming small town with a whole lot of history and a very genuine commitment to small town values and community.
However…don't let it's size fool you. Pittsboro also has one foot firmly stepping into the future.
Walk around Pittsboro with its mix of small shops, art galleries, neighborhood eateries, historic buildings and you’ll also see the new high tech and biotech businesses.
The North Carolina Zen Center and your new friends and neighbors are clearly from all over the place and range from local farmers to software developers.
Combine a quiet small town lifestyle, low crime and a low cost of living and it’s no wonder that Pittsboro’s population has grown significantly in the last twenty years.
Throw in a median home value of $120,000 and its clear Pittsboro is the kind of small community you definitely might want to one day call your best place in North Carolina!
Phew, that was fun!
I hope you enjoyed our look at Pittsboro, North Carolina.
Remember if you have any additional questions about the Triangle area or any of the other towns we’ve covered, please visit our Best Places To Live In North Carolina or South Carolina for more NC Best Places and SC Best Places.
Take care and have a wonderful weekend!
Bob
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