Living in the Triangle

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The Research Triangle Region is a North Carolina metropolitan area commonly referred to as "The Triangle", commonly associated with the cities of Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill. It has become one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country. From its original anchor counties of Wake, Durham and Orange, it has experienced rapid expansion to also include Chatham County, Johnston County, Franklin County and parts of the counties of Granville in the north and Alamance to the west.

The research institutions of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, and Duke University are located in this region. Drawing a line from the center of each campus to each other created the "Triangle" name. The "Triangle" name was cemented in the public consciousness in the 1950s with the creation of Research Triangle Park, home to numerous high-tech companies and enterprises.

The Triangle has experienced explosive growth from mid-1980, tripling in population and garnering awards, distinctions and accolades as one of the best areas in America to live and work.
 

ACCOLADES

# 1 Best Place for Business & Careers, Forbes

# 1 Tech Region, Silicon Valley Leadership Group

# 1 Best City for Jobs, Forbes

# 1 Best Place to Live in the South, Money

# 1 Place for Commitment to Child Care, Working Mother

# 1 City for Women Entrepreneurs, AllBusiness.Com

# 2 Best Public Education System, Expansion Management

# 2 Healthiest Place, Outlook

# 3 of America's Hottest Markets, CNNMoney.com

# 3 Most Educated City, US Census

# 4 Best Metro Where Women Meet Men, Men’s Health

# 6 Top Tech Town, Wired

# 6 Smartest City, Forbes

# 6 Best City for Singles, Forbes