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

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.

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

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

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.

Thanks Tony for your help. You are the coolest!

We are full,if you are thinking about moving to NC.....And are from NJ/NY,California, Eastern Penn, please move somewhere else.

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!!

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!

Thanks for the information!

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.

Great video, looking forward to live there W my family, thank's again.

Tony, thanks for the video very informative beautiful state !

Thx Tony. We are heading out for a state tour at the end of the month coming from Colorado. Trying to weigh pros and cons. Your video was one of the best from a local /native perspective.

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

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!

Loved your video!!!' Thank you!!

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.

Thanks so much Tony! Folks like you restore my faith in humanity ;o) and make life easier for the rest of us.

My family is from Spruce Pine! Love Love Love NC!!!! Moving back to Charlotte soon cannot wait!!! Love the mountains of NC!!!!

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.

This is another one of your videos that I really enjoyed. I live in Lenoir and love it here. I'm what you might call a military brat and a missionary kid. That being said, I've lived in France, Germany, Massachusetts, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Colorado, Washington State, and California. As far as natural beauty, I would only say that the Cascade mountains in Washington state can compare with the natural beauty found here. That is when the sun comes out, which it rarely does there. I also prefer the warmer climate that Lenoir, NC offers. I also prefer the conservative ideas and a higher percentage of God fearing people this region offers. I grew tired of the hustle and bustle of city life which has become only a distant memory since living here. The people are friendly, laid back, and polite as a whole. I love the southern hospitality, the beautiful lakes, the rolling hills, the wildlife, and this region's largest variation of plant life found anywhere in North America. Last but not least, I love living in an area where finding a good, gospel teaching church is not difficult.

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.

Great info. Thinking about it. Peace

I live in Charlotte NC and it's the best place ever. Best state in my Opinion! It's got beautiful mountains and beaches. Glad to call it my home state 💖

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😊

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

thanks for the advice

I have a motto: don't go into any place, unless you want to marry into their culture. Don't be an outsider agent for the very things you left behind. Before moving to any place, research its culture, its people, their attitudes to one another and towards the life. Before moving out from your place, get to know some folks from your chosen destination, make some friends with them, invite them to your house here, go to their house there. See whether you can financially make it there or not. Don't be necessarily optimistic nor pessimistic about that place & its people. I think these are some good rules to follow about moving to any place.

I like you video it helped me a lil, I'm planning on my up their Florida soon by myself don't know anything really bout NC but Charlotte sounds good

Wow, what a fantastic geographic breakdown of NC! Really appreciate this. I'll be visiting Charlotte next week for Thanksgiving for the first time ever. Will see first hand how that area is . Originally from LA and the way things are going here, i'm more and more considering to jump ship before it all sinks. Would be keen to network with others in the Charlotte area, 20-30s age group .

Very informative.

Thank god I chose this for my state report.

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.

Great information My Beloved Mom from small town in NC

I’ve lived southwest of Asheboro all my life, but lately I really want to move to Asheville because I’m thinking of going to UNC Asheville when I go to college, and not to mention Asheville is just a beautiful place in general so I recommend going to Asheville if you’re moving to North Carolina.

If you like the extremes of cold and hot. I was born and raised in Haw River, NC.

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?

Fantastic video, Tony! I'm a native of the Morganton area, and I can tell you really know the state well. I no longer live in NC (I relocated to Kansas for my career) but I sure miss my home state. One piece of advice I would give to anyone looking to move here: try to have a job lined up before you come. The job market is pretty brutal in a lot of the smaller towns.

I thank you for a great video describing a great state. I am in the early stages of planning a move in a few yrs. your insight has helped. I have spent my whole life in the armpit of America with rude nasty arrogant people. Much more research to do.

I love NC. Attended a month long metalsmithing session at Penland school up there near Spruce Pine, back in 1985, and have made it a point to get back to that area every chance I get. Last time I was there, played drums in the Asheville drum circle downtown. Also made it out to the coast, but not so impressive. Used to the west coast, I guess. The long muggy slope to the sea west of Wilmington began smelling like overflowing septic tanks 30 miles from the beach.

Highly recommend hitting if you live or passing through Myra's Ice Cream in Valdese, North Carolina. Cutest little ice cream shop with big dash of nostalgia.

Im moving to tryon nc on thursday Im super excited!! MOUNTAINS HERE I COME!!

I'm in Parkton, NC. It's close to Fayetteville, NC, and Lumberton, NC, and S.C. I love it around here :) I love the different cultures and their accents and good jobs near by. The coast isn't far either.

central piedmont area, I live in Rowan county and love it perfect distance between beach and mountains

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.

I live in Maine. Born and raised. But I have some southern roots in NC, SC, and AL. I am looking to buy or build a forever home and I am just SO torn on where I want to be. I LOVE my state of Maine. The nature is just beautiful, life is slow paced and calm (at least where I live), and I love that I get the full effect of all four seasons. Winter and Fall being my favorite. But when I visit the South to see family I am just in love. I can breathe better (my year round allergies are bad in Maine), the people are wonderful, cost of living is CHEAP, and Eastern NC (my favorite part of NC and where Im considering living) reminds me so much of Maine, but you can tell its different. I grew up on a farm and live in an agricultural part of Maine, and I just love the agriculture in NC too. They just take it to the next level and its SO beautiful. Im doing my research and Im looking into smaller rural towns in Eastern NC. Im looking for towns similar to my current town. Its smaller, everyone has their privacy and space, but neighbors are still there and are nice. I want to be far enough out the city where I dont have to deal with the city life, but I dont want to be too far out where its a long haul to get groceries. (Currently I'm about 15-20 minutes away from the closest city). Im sorry this is lengthy, but I am just SO TORN!!

And yes, we are definitely full. Please see SC.

I lived in Wilmington, NC for 5 years (2009-2014), it was ok, perfect size city (not too small or too big), cool up and coming downtown area, beautiful parks and green spaces, but as a single guy in his early 30's, I think Wilmington is more suited for retirees because of the nature of it's low paying job market and high housing prices, and also I felt too isolated from the rest of the state. In 2014, I moved to Orlando, been here for 2 years and I HATE IT!!! Horrible traffic all day!!! Rude people!! Crazy drivers!!!! and more of the low pay/high housing costs problem. What I miss about NC: friendly people, hyper-political environment (in Florida everybody just wants to go to Disney or the beach, not much of an intellectual scene here) pork bbq, lower grocery costs/more competition, (Florida is run by King Publix and Queen Wal-Mart). In conclusion, I hope to move to the Triad area in 2017, in my internet research, I like the central location (relative to the rest of the state), low cost of living/decent paying jobs, low traffic congestion (not tolled to death like Orlando), plenty of cheap things to do, lots of museums and universities and a good intellectual scene.

Thank you for the link. Thats fantastic ! The wife and i are looking for warmer weather. I for one cant take the winters here in upstate NY anymore. Beautiful up here but between the winter, political and economical environment, its just to much.

Yes

Thank you

My mom's from Bladen county. Her side of the family are spread out between Wilmington and fayetteville. I dont see much change in that area except many of the dirt roads are now paved.My uncle lived all over southeastern NC , so I got to see a lot if it growing up. I love the peaceful farms and nice folks around there . I love the whole state except the big cities.I personally would like to live in the piedmont where I can just see mountains on the horizon, hear crickets every night, and not have too many nieghbors, and have a good church fairly close. I enjoyed your post, but I wouldnt be trying to get more people to come there. They did that in Florida, and in 40 years my hometown grew × 4. Everythings so different it doesnt feel like home anymore.

I've been there , loved it

i understand how u feel. im just south of ashville

Great video. I too, live in Burke County (Morganton) and work in Hickory. I was raised in-between Marion & Spruce Pine. You explained our great state, the same way I would. We have the mountains on one side and the coast in the other. My pick out of the entire state to live would be the "High Country" (anywhere from Blowing Rock, Boone & Banner Elk). Harsh winters and pricey housing but beautiful country there in Watauga & Avery Counties.

I lived in Morganton area for 18 years have moved up north to Minnesota about 7 years ago but can't stand the cold any more planning to move back to north carolina in the next few years.

yeah I know I also live in North Carolina, in Elizabeth city and I love it, close to the beach, and VA, I have moved away to KY, and a few other states, But I always came to NC where I was born and raised. I am a forever Carolinian.

I've lived in Charlotte for 40 years. I'm at the outer edge of it with Matthews, about 50 feet into my backyard and over the creek. We were annexed into Charlotte 39 years ago. North Carolina allows cities to annex unincorporated areas when they have 2 persons per acre. I liked the area when I cam here. It was rural. Now It's all developed around me with all the roads expanded and expanded with apartments everywhere even a Super Walmart a mile away. I've grown to hate it. But I do have another home in Emerald Isle. We rented the hose out every summer and paid all expenses including renovations and upgrades, the mortgage and taxes from the renters. We're about 10 miles from Camp Lejeune and sometimes it's noisy but we love the beach and it's worthwhile. We go there during the non-summer months. The real difference for me is the culture. Charlotte is loaded with Liberals who spend like there is no tomorrow. Carteret County is 80% Republican. We have very little debt, it's clean and virtually no crime. I can't wait to finally leave Charlotte.

Well, thank you, Tony Lee! I should have been there last week, but I am a disabled vet & the driver I needed for my moving truck suddenly needs to stand by here in Florida for a relative with a serious medical situation. So, hunting a new driver, then after the holidays, "Plan B". Hey, we hear down here about the hard work your leaders are doing to bring back jobs to Morganton. Way 2 Go! You have a joyous Christmas holiday and I will be up there soon. Lunch at my fav BBQ place 1st thing...lol. Bye!

I love my mountains.

Awesome!

I'm looking forward to visiting first week of November. Going to a dental lab conference in Charlotte. Going to check out some real estate too! I'm from Massachusetts and looking for a nice change! Thank you for all your info. It is quite helpful. I'm going to spend three days in Charlotte and 3 days in Raleigh! I'm excited about my trip!

Charlotte just 2 hours from Asheville, beautiful mountains

Thanks Tony Lee! I’m moving nearer to the Pisgah Mountains soon! ☀️🥳☺️ And oh yes.. I happen to be from Chicago. Whatever that means..

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Hi Tony, We’ve watched all your videos. They have been really helpful. We are coming to NC in Sept. to check out the state. We’re driving from Raleigh to Asheville to Charlotte to Pinehurst to the Outer Banks in 7 days. We are from Northern California and want to be closer to our daughter in New Jersey. We are retired and are looking at the areas I mentioned. I’m really interested in the West, but my husband is thinking Wake Forest/ Apex/ Chapel Hill might be better. He was intrigued by the Outer Banks, but is kind of worried about accessibility to shopping/airports/.medical care, and of course hurricanes. We also thought about the Pinehurst area. We want some privacy on about an acre of land and we want to be in a small town, but not too far from airports, hospitals and shopping. What would you recommend? Thank you! Lyn Brock

I live in Charlotte NC the biggest population of NC. I go to the city area about 3 times a week. The Panthers stadium is there and I met Cam Newton. There's not much pollution which is good. The thing is there's the Ghoul of Charlotte which is where many ppl get murdered or shot but it happens almost everywhere. Another good thing about Charlotte it's only about half an hour way from Carowinds, a really fun theme park that my family and I go to every weekend in the summer. Wilmington is also a great to live because u are pretty close to the beach. So I think Wilmington or Charlotte!! Hope this was helpful to anyone!!

Good one!

Wow I loved this video very helpful information Thank you very much

Thanks for your video Tony, I think you do a great service for your state and its people. I am in Miami florida, originally from Colombia, middle age married guy. I am a Registered Nurse talking with an agency to do some Home health in either High Point, Durham, Winston Salem and Greensboro. Honestly I am suffering from chronic Miami fatigue, severely. Horrendous traffic, very expensive, rude people, and suffocating-lly over populated. If you could give me some pointers about those towns I would greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I Love NC, Im moving down next year.

I moved to Stokes Co. NC from Los Angeles California in 96. One of the best things I ever did. I LOVE the county, and I pray we never get "Citified" When I hear my liberal Cali friends and family talk politics; I praise the Lord I'm not breathing that pollution.....

North Carolina, in my opinion, is THE best place in America. NC offers anything you could want in a home state. From urban areas, to pristine beaches, to gorgeous mountain scenery and hiking, North Carolina has it all.

i lived in fayetteville about 13 years +

Hi Tony.. great info! I'm thinking of moving to Hendersonville. What can you tell about that city? Thanks!

Myself and my husband are looking to relocate to NC. We want to live somewhere on a river with approximately 20 acres of land. We are looking for milder winters, but love the mountains. I was figuring the Georgia/NC border would be what were looking for??????? We love to go 4 wheeling and have 2 horses, so a place with trails would also be something we love to be near. Any recommendations??????

Very informative video! You touched on all of the important things to consider when moving, my husband and I are planning on relocating to NC next year, from TX, we are originally from NY and CA, big cities and it seems like Charlotte and Raleigh will offer a mix of the diversity and culture we are seeking. We are visiting this coming summer and I'm so excited!

I moved to the Lake Norman area in 2002 from Pennsylvania, at first I loved it but around 2006 smart phones came In our lives. The population exploded and with that the traffic became unbearable and every one is looking down at their phones and not on the roads. The NC people that are not still sore over the civil war were very nice but the rude transplants moved in wanting to bring their B/S with them. I still will say NC is beautiful and I miss it except for the traffic. The weather is better but I believe I get more time out doors in the north, yes we are in crap weather four months a year but the spring,summer and fall are beautiful. The summers in NC are to hot and you still get winter but I’m sure on average the weather statistics are better but for me I was forced indoors more in NC. I moved back to the Pa mountains in 2017. No place is perfect but now when I get on the roads I don’t have all the traffic although people are still stupid with their smart phones it just a lot less of them. If I could’ve found land in the NC mountains that would’ve been ideal but I owned a place in PA so it was easier to return. So to all you NC natives I feel your pain with all the Yanks moving down and screwing up your lives in a beautiful state but now you have one less to deal with although my two children call the south their home now and they stayed.

Just discovered your channel, I live in Cleveland County haha.

I'm thinking of relocating to NC from Florida after Hurricane Irma had her way with us. Thanks for the info. Going to check out City-Data right now!

I'm from forest city! I sure do miss it!

Good vedeo thanks

My husband and I have been to both Cherokee last Nov. and back to Cherokee and to Maggie Valley, NC in Mar. I personally fell in love with Maggie Valley. What do think about purchasing a piece of land there or perhaps it would be smarter to just buy a house. I found one we really like in Sylva. We are in Florida and with all the 'talk' about SHTF, I'm seriously considering a move up there in the VERY near future. Any suggestions are welcomed! Thanks.

I suggest Beaufort right at the coast, it's a nice little town. It was voted coolest small town in America! Its absolutely beautiful!!

This video is just what I needed thank you so much. I'm looking to have a micro farm and homestead my wife is a math teacher and I'm a Chef were do you think I should focus on and what county I should research thanks you again

Found my cabin in maggie valley....and never leaving

Great Video! Can you tell me what program/application you are using to display the terrain map of NC? Thanks!

When you say "this whole area is hot..." when you were hovering just south of Raleigh... did you mean hot as in hot market, or hot weather?

Mountains. Hills. Ocean. Perfect!

Northern NC is a wonderful place,great rural areas and close to Raleigh,Durham for great job opportunitys.

Come to Hendersonville!

NC is great. I have lived here most of my life. However I will be moving to WA at the end of the year. Raleigh has been great to me but I need a new slate.

Hi Tony, do you have a preference on area and recommendation for a single guy in his 40s that leans conservative looking to live date in NC?

I love it here

So am I live in a one bedroom house with my wife on a half acre with a detached garage and office.

I use to live in Huntersville, NC and l moved to Virginia because of the traffic, but l do miss the weather and stores

What city near banner elk/newland county that is affordable and not expensive? How is the job market? I dont have set skill at this time?

Greenville SC is awesome

This video is so helpful! Thank you. I have never been to NC but I'm thinking of moving there from Long Island. What is Durham like? I am looking to find a place to rent under $1000 a month. Thanks again for such a good video.