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Written By Jennifer Miller

LendingTree.com recently ranked and scored 100 of the largest metros across eight metrics to gauge where growth is occurring in the U.S. The result? Out of 10 metros, three cities in North Carolina made the list, with Durham in seventh, Raleigh ranked eighth, and Charlotte in ninth place. Mostly southern metros dominate the list!

We asked Kyle Touchstone, director of Raleigh Economic Development, why Raleigh shows consistent growth and economic strength. He shared the following key points:

  • Diverse sectors drive the local economy

  • Raleigh has a robust job market

  • Known for a reasonable cost of living

  • Companies go where the talent is located

You can read the full article on the Lending Tree website.

Jennifer Miller
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