Fabulous weather, thousands of acres of natural parks and recreational lakes, first-class universities, a booming job market and plenty of churches that reveal a strong sense of community, make Wake Forest NC a great place for families.
Nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the beach, Wake Forest NC offers residents the best of both worlds. 220 days of sunshine, with average temperatures in the mid to high 80s in summer, sees residents reveling in the great outdoors. Theres lots to choose from- beaches, swimming, fishing, boating and plenty of other sporting activities. Short-lived winters, with average snowfalls of 7.5 inches, send residents heading off to ski resorts for a bit of winter fun. Theres nine ski resorts to choose from.
Students have access to the best education at the colleges and universities of the Triangle. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke University and North Carolina State University have been voted best in their category several times. Almost 30% of Triangles population, aged 25 and over, hold bachelors degrees and higher. Over 80,000 skilled workers are employed in the manufacturing sector, producing medical...