Raleigh and Durham North Carolina not only share an airport; they share a common lifestyle and several key characteristics. The two cities area connected by major highways with the airport in the middle. They are both also part of the Research Triangle area of North Carolina. The Research Triangle is a center of technology and home to the largest independently-owned software company in the world.

As a result of the area's dynamic technology-based economy, both cities have a personal income base higher than the national norm and a population that is highly educated. The area is also home to three major universities that are also moving fast in the technology lane. This means that the local infrastructures and education are solidly supported by the tax base which continues its rapid growth.

Life in Raleigh-Durham

The two cities are friendly and offer lots of activities and attractions to interest most lifestyles. College and professional sports, concerts, theater, museums, spectacular parks, skiing, and more are all available in or near both cities. Homes are still affordable and come in an impressive range of styles, from single family detatched to planned, gated communities, to golf villas.

While they share a lot, especially economically, each city has its own distinct character and history. Lifestyles range from bustling urban to ancient country farmhouses. Because of the fantastic growth of the Research Triangle area, there are now one million people calling it home, and, no matter what lifestyle you enjoy, you will find it in or near Raleigh-Durham.