Things to Know About Living in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
From Sara Glafcke, former About.com Guide
- Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill - Facts, Stats & Accolades
- Schools & Education
- Business, Jobs & Employment
- Drivers License, Voting, Taxes and More
Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill - Facts, Stats & Accolades
Here's where you find out how many people live here, what we're like and why we're popular. Here are the cold-hard facts and figures about jobs, the weather, growth and other demographic information.
- Triangle Area Accolades and Recognitions
- Chapel Hill Demographics
- Durham Demographics
- Raleigh Demographics
- Weather in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
Schools & Education

Education is one of the top reasons people choose to live in the Triangle. The area boasts three major research universities, one of the top public school systems in the United States and limitless opportunities for lifelong learning. In addition we have more Ph.D.s per capita than anywhere eles in the United States.
- Duke University
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- North Carolina State University
- North Carolina Central University
- Wake County Public Schools
- Durham Public Schools
- Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public Schools
- Orange County Public Schools
- NC Education Lottery
Business, Jobs & Employment
Here are resources related to top employers, job search and other business matters for the Triangle region including Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill.
- Top Employers in Chapel Hill-Carrboro
- Employment Opportunites in the Research Triangle Park
- How to File for Unemployment Benefits
Drivers License, Voting, Taxes and More
These links are sort of an administrative and housekeeping guide for moving to and living in North Carolina and the Triangle area.
