Raleigh and Cary are 2 of the largest growing cities in the country
According to the US Census Bureau report released this week, Cary NC is the 5th fastest growing large city in the United States. Between mid-2006 and mid-2007 the city grew 7.3%. Raleigh is the 13th fastest growing large city and grew 4.2% in the same period. Both of these cities are in Wake County, NC. The Census Bureau defines a large city as having a population over 100,000.
Towns smaller than 100,000 are also growing in North Carolina. Of the top 6 fastest growing towns in North Carolina, 3 are in Wake County; Wake Forest, Knightdale and Holly Springs. Two of the others, Rolesville and Fuquay-Varina are in neighboring counties whose growth is being fueled by the RTP (Research Triangle Park) and growth in Wake County. The 2nd fastest growing town in North Carolina is Carolina Shores which is near the beach and only about 3 hours from Wake County!
