Should You Move To North Carolina?

One of my subscribers asked "Where is a good place for a middle class family to move in North Carolina?" In this video I explain a bit about why I like the area where I live - but I also give credit where it's due to the whole of the Tarheel State. Take my advice or leave it. If you are from NC, and want to chime in, please do so. Also, if you've left North Carolina for a place you think is better, please tell us why. This will be an interesting topic for discussion.

[bubbaclemson]

Just stumbled on this.. 5 yrs later.
Asheville if you are liberal as hell, Charlotte for city life. I was lucky, my grandparents had a large farm in Warne, on the Ga line... Loved every minute spent there. I was free labor, spent 3 weeks every summer there, two of em bailing hay and the rest traipsing through the mountains and fishing.... Franklin is where I'm gonna retire, not too far from Sylva where my dad is buried... My heart is in them hills!

[xxthexdarkxdragonxxthedark]

I don't know why the hell I'm watching this, I already live in NC

[DoloSupreme]

One of the best videos to cover the whole state of NC! Great job

[a.evansrn]

Thank you. I found this very helpful. We are moving to NC next summer and the suggestion on research you have here will help determine where we might relocate

[SteveSherron]

If you like traffic, congestion and hoardes of people come to Charlotte. If you need a job come to Charlotte. I've lived just outside most of my life. It's cool that in 3 hours or less you can be in the mountains or walking the beach. If you are nearing the end of a career and looking for adventure & beauty and seeking a certain non-urban lifestyle, steer clear. The NC mountains and coast are 2 of the best spots on the planet.

[kend]

My wife and I live down here in coastal Va, but like you we used to live in Spruce Pine. We absolutely loved that little town. We had a little art and local craft gallery right next door to the famous "Gladys's Shoe store". She was a great fun neighbor and really had a wonderful dry sense of humor. I must say I'm glad she liked us. We knew so many wonderful, fun and slightly crazy people there. (Crazy in a good way). We were affiliated with the Penland school and I worked there in the mid 90's. We're seriously thinking in the next couple years with retirement fast approaching of heading back to the mountains. My wife loves Roan Mt, and I'm ready for a slower pace and the clear water and air. Enjoyed you tutorial. Be well.

[ovinesongs]

Great video Tony. I'm from the U.K. and have travelled all over the US except most of the east coast. I'm planning another trip next year and NC is top of my list along with some road trips up and down the coast. I'm hoping to relocate to the US one day. I love the people and lifestyle. All the best from the U.K.

[DotNetDemon]

Great video. I'm from Ellenboro (off US-74 in Rutherford County) but have lived in Forest City, Maggie Valley, Cullowhee (WCU '09) and Dillsboro. I can say that service industry is big in the southwestern part of the state west of Shelby unless you're willing to commute to Greenville/Spartanburg or Charlotte. If you really want peace and quiet, Jackson county is the place to be.

[thecollectivecottage]

Thanks so much for this awesome vid on NC! It was so informative and just a great breakdown of info on the state areas of NC and great recommendation on the city data site. We are looking to move out of Florida and more than likely to NC because the homeschool laws seem pretty comparable to FL and we just love the Carolinas mountain range. So thanks again! Great JoB!!

[cacique]

Tony, thanks for the video very informative beautiful state !

[MBoivinArt]

Thanks Tony for your help. You are the coolest!

[pattikelly]

Hi, I lived a decade ago in the areas he is talking about. He tells the truth: beautiful place, and the sweetest people! Served my county over in Ft Bragg, relatives out in the foothills. My preference is on the western side of NC. No place in the country quite like it there in Western NC! Moving back soon as I find a driver for my truck rental.

[georgeroche]

Thank You so much for the information. God bless you.

[mountainsandsea]

Do you know where Shut-In Creek Rd. is on the Cherokee/ Maggie Valley line? There is a beautiful spot where the water runs through over the rocks. I picked up many rocks from this area. When we go back on July 2nd, we are stopping by there on our way up to our motel in Maggie Valley. I can't wait!! Guess what? I found a (crisp) 5.00 bill folded in half on the entrance of Soco Gap just outside of the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway! Can you believe that?

[scottchristianson]

Great Video Brother, just moved from Texas after hurricane harvey cleaned our clock. Livin 30 miles south of Raleigh temporarily with some friends... Outstanding that you mention City Data. God Bless you.

[itsjonkane]

I love your videos! I'm researching a move up to NC from South Fl. Not sure on the area just yet. Visited Huntersville last year and loved it. Probably looking for somewhere that isn't too mountainous but not completely flat either.

[pattikelly]

Move to NC! Yes, absolutely! Consider yourself lucky to be able to do so. I have lived and served my country in NC multiple times. The beaches are the best: still natural. But my heart belongs to the Foothills area, hands down. There are good & bad people everywhere, but in Western NC, you will see mostly the good. The scenery is awesome, cost of living fabulous. There is a unique slice of American culture there that will soothe your soul & bless your heart! The hard part might be employment. That is changing though. Jobs are defiantly improving. And this is a place that one must have reliable transportation too. Don't miss your chance to live among and know these sweet people!

[robbyrob]

I'm moving to North Carolina from South Florida by the end of this year. I just put my South Florida condo up on the market and ready to sell😊

[Pimpdown]

Hey burke county native here! I appreciate the love and I love how you put Morganton on the map

[rtaga]

thank you for your input. we are looking into the holly springs area. we went back in June for the first time and we absolutely loved it. in comparison to San bernardino ca nc has more to offer a young family as far as activities and schools.