8 Surprising Insights That Make RALEIGH, NC One of the BEST Places to Retire

Are you ready to Retire? Congratulations! 🎉🎉Are you trying to decide where you want to retire? Let’s talk about why Raleigh, North Carolina is one of the most popular retirement destinations in the U.S. In this video, I break down what makes the Greater Raleigh area of NC such a great place for empty nesters, downsizers, and retirees who want great weather, lifestyle, convenience, and community all in one place.

CHAPTERS
00:00 - Introduction
00:58 - The People: Raleigh, the Melting Pot
01:37- The Weather and Outdoor Lifestyle
02:53 - Affordable Cost of Living
03:21 - Taxes
04:23 - Top-Tier Healthcare
05:05 - Lifelong Learning & Staying Engaged
05:51 - Food, Fun, Arts & Community
08:06 - Raleigh's Active Adult Communities
08:59 - Sense of Community
09:37 - Conclusion

In this video, we'll discuss:
✅ Cost of living in and around Wake County, and how it compares to other retirement-friendly cities
✅ Weather and outdoor lifestyle
✅ Healthcare and hospital access
✅ Walkable areas, greenways, parks, and lakes
✅ The arts, culture, festivals, and community activities you can actually enjoy

🎯 Perfect for:
Empty nesters & downsizers
Out-of-state retirees eyeing Raleigh
Anyone searching for active adult communities in Wake County or the Triangle

Whether you're just starting to dream about retiring to North Carolina, exploring 55+ communities near Raleigh, or you're ready to downsize and simplify your life, this video will help you picture your next chapter here.

If you’d like personalized help finding the right neighborhood or community, I’d love to chat. I am a Luxury Designated REALTOR who specializes in helping Empty Nesters, Downsizers, Retirees, and more with their home buying and selling needs in Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, Raleigh, and the surrounding areas of NC.

Contact Information:
Jody Whitehurst
📩 Email: [email protected]
📱 Call/Text: (919) 830-4622
💻 Website: https://www.jodywhitehurstrealestate.com
Keller Williams Legacy
Apex, NC 27502

👇 Looking for homes in these 55+ communities ?

CAROLINA PRESERVE
Website - https://carolinapreserve.com/
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ENCORE AT CHATHAM PARK
Website - https://www.davidweekleyhomes.com/nei...
Available Homes - (Through David Weekley. Contact me to schedule an appointment)

REGENCY AT HOLLY SPRINGS
Website - https://www.tollbrothers.com/luxury-h...
Available Homes - (Through Regency. Contact me to schedule an appointment)

ALTIS AT SERENITY
Website - https://www.tripointehomes.com/nc/ral...
Available Homes - (Through Altis. Contact me to schedule an appointment)

2025 GREATER RALEIGH AREA COUNTY PROPERTY TAX RATES
Wake County Property Tax - .5171 per $100 of valuation
Johnston County - .69 per $100 of valuation
Chatham County - .725 per $100 of valuation
Lee County - .93 per $100 of valuation
Harnett County - .74 per $100 of valuation
Orange County - .6383 per $100 of valuation
Durham County - .84 per $100 of valuation

2025 WAKE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX RATES WITHIN CITY LIMITS
Apex - .3560 per $100 of valuation
Cary - .34 per $100 of valuation
Raleigh - .3550 per $100 of valuation
Holly Springs - .3435 per $100 of valuation
Fuquay-Varina - .3580 per $100 of valuation

NC TAX BREAK PROGRAMS
Homestead Exclusion - https://legalclarity.org/north-caroli...

The Circuit Breaker Property Tax Deferment - https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislat...

Have questions about retirement living in or around Raleigh NC, and need a Boots-on-the-Ground Representative? Call, email or text me anytime!

Jody Whitehurst Contact Information
☎️ (919) 830-4622
📧[email protected]
Keller Williams Legacy
Apex, NC 27502

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