Research Triangle Regional Data Book

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Smarter all around.™
table of
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contents
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Databook
Introduction/Contact Information
Corporate Relocation Services
Executive Summary
Rankings
Taxes & Incentives
Labor-Management Relations
Local Property Tax
Personal Income Tax
Corporate Tax Rates
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Livability
Climate16
Public Safety
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Health Care
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Culture18
Recreation & Sports
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Major Retail Centers
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Libraries22
Newspapers22
Radio & Television Stations
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Economy
Retail Sales
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Cost of Living
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Development27
Industry Base
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Demographics
County Population
Municipal Population
Population Growth Trends
Population Characteristics
Education Attainments
Population Diversity
Regional Community
Household Characteristics
Income Measurements
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Workforce
Labor Climate & Labor Force
Employment & Unemployment
Wages & Salaries
Workers’ Compensation &
Unemployment Insurance
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Education
College & University Enrollment
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North Carolina State University
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 50
Duke University
50
Other Colleges & Universities
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Quality of Universities
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University Placement Services
52
Community Colleges
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Public Schools
55
Public School Quality
57
Private Schools
58
International & Charter Schools
60
Infrastructure
Water & Sewer
62
Natural Gas
62
Telecommunications62
Electricity63
RDU International Airport
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Highways65
Freight Railway Service
65
Public Transportation 66
Ports66
Properties
Wake County Properties
Construction Costs
Research Triangle Park
Centennial Campus
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Introduction4
Contact Information
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Executive Summary
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Rankings8
introduction
The Research Triangle Regional Data Book summarizes statistics on the eight counties
in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina:
~ Chatham
~ Durham
~ Franklin
~ Harnett
~ Johnston
~ Orange
~ Person
~ Wake
These eight counties comprise the official Raleigh-Durham-Cary Combined Statistical Area. This
data book also includes MSA-level data, county-level data, and limited municipal-level data for the
individual communities within the eight counties.
For questions about the data book or to acquire additional information on individual counties,
contact Wake County Economic Development, a program of the Greater Raleigh Chamber
of Commerce.
contact information
Wake county economic development
PO Box 2978
800 S. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27602
Phone: 919.664.7000
Fax: 919.664.7099
www.raleigh-wake.org
kenneth M. atkins, cecD
Executive Director
919.664.7041
[email protected]
kelly Maness
Research Manager
919.664.7066
[email protected]
Jennifer Bosser
Assistant Executive Director
919.664.7045
[email protected]
austin Rouse
Research Assistant
919.664.7047
[email protected]
James sauls
Director
Raleigh Economic Development
919.664.7049
[email protected]
Brittany cheatham
Marketing Assistant
919.664.7071
[email protected]
Michael haley
Project Manager
919.664.7042
[email protected]
Wayne Watkins
Project Manager
919.664.7043
[email protected]
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Brenda kalavsky
Operations Coordinator
919.664.7048
[email protected]
Wake County Economic Development, a program of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce,
is your best resource for a full range of site location services and market information. One of our
economic development specialists is available to assist you on a completely confidential basis.
Available Site and Building Inventory
WCED provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date inventory of available sites, buildings,
and office space in the Raleigh/Wake County area. We can contact property owners on your
behalf, allowing you to maintain your confidentiality.
Statistics and Research
Our research department maintains the latest economic and demographic profiles of the area,
including extensive computer databases of statistical information about the area’s economy and
lists of major employers, manufacturers, and new and expanding companies.
Community Briefing and Tour
If you are visiting our area for the first time, we offer you a time-saving, concise executive briefing
to orient you to the geography, economy, and demographics of the area. We also provide a
customized “windshield tour” of the area, which includes sites, buildings, suburban development
centers, residential neighborhoods, and amenities or other points of interest so that your visit will
be efficient and productive. We will also arrange your appointments, schedule tours, and assist
with travel and accommodations arrangements.
Visitation Itineraries
We identify and help arrange confidential appointments for you with professionals and community
leaders who will provide facts and information to support your needs.
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Real Estate Brokers and Developers
Property Owners
Major Employers
Existing Industry
Employment Security Commission
Technical College Representatives
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University Officials
Local Utility Representatives
Bankers or Venture Capital Representatives
Contractors
State and Local Regulatory Agencies
Public Officials
Corporate Executive and Employee Briefing
We can conduct a briefing at your company’s home location or serve as the hosts here in
Wake County, no matter what your company size. As economic development professionals,
we understand your need for confidentiality, speed, accuracy, and objectivity.
Employee Relocation Assistance
Our staff will work with corporate relocation specialists, residential real estate professionals, the
Wake County school system, and others to help your employees make a smooth transition to the
Wake County area.
Post Relocation Service
We will help you benefit from being a member of the greater Raleigh/Wake County community
by introducing your corporate executives to the community, identifying vendors to supply your
business needs, and improving your productivity and performance.
Work In the Triangle
Wake County Economic Development, in partnership with our regional economic development
organizations, including the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, Competitive EDGE4, Greater
Durham Chamber of Commerce, Orange County Economic Development, Chapel Hill – Carrboro
Chamber of Commerce, Research Triangle Foundation, and the Research Triangle Regional
Partnership, has begun laying the groundwork for a proactive talent initiative, called “Work in the
Triangle, Smarter From Any Angle.” The campaign’s goal is to showcase the Triangle nationally
and internationally as one of the top destinations for talented professionals in the next five years.
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Executive Summary
The Research Triangle—a 3,480-square-mile geographic region anchored by Raleigh, Durham,
and Chapel Hill—has been consistently ranked among the nation’s best places to live, work, raise
a family, and earn a world-class education by renowned national publications such as Money,
Forbes, FORTUNE, and Entrepreneur. A strong and diverse economic climate, high quality of life,
skilled workforce, and highly acclaimed academic institutions are just a few of the reasons why.
Quality of Life
Centrally located between the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains to the west and the legendary
Outer Banks and Atlantic coast to the east, the Triangle enjoys a favorable climate year-round.
Tropical air in the summer and mild temperatures in the winter keep the mean annual temperature
a comfortable 60 degrees.
While the Triangle is closely associated with a thriving economy or NCAA national championship
basketball teams, Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill boast full and diverse menus of art,
music, and other cultural treasures. Theatrical performances grace stages throughout the
area, and a number of performing arts groups showcase their talents in outdoor venues and
amphitheaters. The area is also brimming with some of the finest museums in the Southeast.
With two of the nation’s top medical teaching and research hospitals and a host of high quality
community hospitals, the region is also home to world-class medical care.
Prosperous Business Climate
Anchored by one of the nation’s largest research parks and three nationally renowned research
universities, the Research Triangle area consistently ranks among the nation’s best economies
year after year. Industry giants in pharmaceuticals, computer software, telecommunications, and
biotechnology dot the landscape in spacious campus-like environments, helping to fuel thriving
retail sales and entrepreneurial success.
The metro area’s economic success is most evident in the rising incomes of its residents. The
region’s per capita income has long outstripped the state’s per capita income, and this strong
economic performance is projected to continue to increase over the next 15 years.
Growing Blend of People and Cultures
Approximately 57 people per day make this area their home, positioning the Research Triangle
region as one of the fastest-growing metro areas in North Carolina since 1990. At the heart of the
region’s success lies a diverse and growing blend of people and cultures from every corner of the
globe. The region’s quality growth and ability to mix native traditions and newcomer influences
have shaped a population full of vitality, diversity, and prosperity.
Highly Educated and Diverse Workforce
With a diversified and prosperous business climate and an environment attractive to tomorrow’s
technology, the Triangle boasts one of the most highly educated and diverse workforces in the
nation. With more than 45 percent of its 25-or-older population holding a bachelor’s degree or
higher, it’s no wonder that Rent.com magazine ranked Raleigh as one of the best cities for new
college grads.
The manufacturing sector in the Triangle area, employing more than 78,000 individuals, is also
very diverse with no dependency on any single industry. Businesses in the area manufacture a
vast array of products such as computers, medical devices, food products, communications and
electrical equipment, precision fabricated metal products, and industrial machinery.
The Triangle area has had consistently low unemployment rates accompanied by high rates of job
growth. The area’s unemployment rate is consistently below the statewide unemployment rate as
well as the national rate.
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Making the Grade
Since the formation of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1793 as the nation’s first
public university, education has played an important role in the life of the region’s residents. Today
the Triangle is home to 10 quality colleges and universities, including a trio of the nation’s most
prominent institutions: North Carolina State University in Raleigh, Duke University in Durham, and
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
In addition to universities and junior colleges, the region’s community colleges offer a variety of
educational opportunities tailored to meet the needs for those pursuing technical careers as well
as businesses seeking a specially-trained workforce.
Public schools in each of the area’s seven school districts also continue to earn high marks,
outperforming school districts across the state and nation in end-of-course and proficiency tests,
SAT scores, and other performance-measuring criteria.
All the Right Connections
Whether it’s Raleigh-Durham International Airport bringing the world to its doorstep, major
highways and interstates placing the region within two days’ trucking time of 60 percent of the
nation’s industrial base, or major sea ports less than three hours away, the Triangle is strategically
located in the heart of it all.
The region is also home to some of the most innovative and recognized business parks and
properties in the world. From Research Triangle Park, the first planned research park of its kind
in the U.S., to North Carolina State University’s Centennial Campus, a model partnership between
business, government, and higher education, the quality of properties and sites in the Research
Triangle area is rarely equaled anywhere in the country.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Located five miles east of Research Triangle Park in Wake County, the Raleigh-Durham
International Airport provides efficient and cost-effective travel options for the Triangle.
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rankings
(as of 5.31.13)
The Research Triangle area has had a tremendous share of national publicity in recent years.
2013
~Top 10 City for Newlyweds to Live and Work In
(Raleigh,NC)
Forbes | May 2013
~#9 Best City to Raise a Family
in America
(Raleigh, NC)
Movoto | May 2013
~#15 Fittest City in the U.S.
(Raleigh, NC)
American College
of Sports Medicine | May 2013
~#4 Life Science Cluster in the U.S.
(Raleigh-Durham, NC)
Jones Lang Lasalle | May 2013
~#8 Big City Winning the Battle
for Information Jobs
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
Forbes | May 2013
~#8 Best Big City for Women
in the Workforce
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
Nerd Wallet | May 2013
~#11 Best City for Jobs in 2013
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
Forbes | May 2013
~#8 Largest Increase in Jobs
from 2011 – 2012
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
May 2013
~#3 American Boomtown
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
Bloomberg | April 2013
~#4 Best City for
Young Entrepreneurs
(Raleigh, NC)
Nerd Wallet | April 2013
~#2 Best City to Start a Business
(Raleigh, NC)
Nerd Wallet | April 2013
~#7 Best Regional Airport
in North America
(Raleigh-Durham
International Airport)
World Airport Awards | April 2013
~Top 10 City for Business in 2013
Thumbtrack.com | April 2013
~#5 City People Are Moving To
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
The Fiscal Times | April 2013
~#7 Fastest Growing City
in America in 2012
(Raleigh, NC)
U-Haul | April 2013
~#10 City for Business Growth in 2012
(Raleigh, NC)
MarketWatch/The Wall Street Journal
April 2013
~#8 Mid-Sized American City
of the Future for 2013/14 –
Economic Potential
(Raleigh, NC)
fDi Intelligence | April 2013
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~#2 Mid-Sized American City
of the Future for 2013/14 –
Human Resources
(Raleigh, NC)
~#8 Small American City
of the Future 2013/14 –
Economic Potential
(Cary, NC)
~#10 Small American City
of the Future 2013/14 –
Human Resources
(Cary, NC)
~#2 Safest Major Metro in the U.S.
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
Gallup | April 2013
~#8 Business-Friendly Metro in U.S.
Governing.com | April 2013
~#10 Best Place for Young Adults
(Raleigh, NC)
Bizjournals.com | March 2013
~#1 Healthiest County in NC
(Wake County, NC)
CountyHealthRankings.org
March 2013
~#1 Fastest Growing City in the U.S.
(Raleigh, NC)
Forbes | March 2013
~#2 Medium Sized City
for Young Entrepreneurs
(Raleigh, NC)
under30ceo.com | March 2013
~Best Cities for New College
Grads in 2013
(Raleigh, NC)
Rent.com | March 2013
~#3 Fastest Growing Large Metro
(Raleigh, NC)
The Atlantic Cities | March 2013
~#13 Fastest Growing Metro
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
U.S. Census Bureau | March 2013
~#4 City for Life Science Companies
Area Development Magazine
March 2013
~#6 U.S. Destination for a
Value Vacation
(Raleigh, NC)
Hotwire | March 2013
~#1 Least Congested Major
Metro in the U.S.
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
February 2013
~#8 City for Women Entrepreneurs
(Raleigh, NC)
Nerd Wallet | February 2013
~#9 Best City to Call Home
(Raleigh, NC)
Improvement Center | February 2013
~#2 Place to Start a Business in 2013
(Raleigh, NC)
National Federation of Independent Business |
February 2013
~#4 Life Sciences Cluster Metro in U.S.
Jones Lang LaSalle | February 2013
~#4 City Winning the Battle for the Fastest Growing
High-wage
Sector In U.S.
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
New Geography | February 2013
~#4 Best City for Small Business
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
The Business Journals
February 2013
~#4 City Winning the Battle for America’s Biggest
Growth Sector
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
Forbes | February 2013
~#8 Metro with the Largest Share
of College Grads in Suburbs
(Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC)
Atlantic Cities | January 2013
~#10 Overall Jobs Increase in Private-Sector
Employment Since Recession
(Raleigh, NC)
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
January 2013
~#2 Increase in Clean Economy Jobs 2003 – 2010
(Raleigh, NC)
Brookings Institution | January 2013
~#5 America’s New Tech Hot Spots
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
Forbes | January 2013
~#14 Best City for Men
(Raleigh, NC)
Men’s Health | January 2013
~#6 Best Value in Public Education
(North Carolina State University)
Princeton Review/USA Today
February 2013
2012
~#11 Best Patenting Rate
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
Brookings Metropolitan
Policy Program | February 2013
~#1 Increase in Population of Children Under Age 15
from 2000 – 2010
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
New Geography | December 2012
~#1 Best Public College Value
(University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
January 2013
~#1 Place to Raise Kids
in North Carolina
(Holly Springs, NC)
Bloomberg Businessweek
December 2012
~#11 Healthiest City for Women
(Raleigh, NC)
Women’s Health | January 2013
~#1 City for Biggest Gains in Home Sales in 2012
(Raleigh-Durham NC)
RE/MAX | January 2013
~#1 Metro for Housing Construction Permits in 2012
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
U.S. Census Bureau/Trulia
January 2013
~#9 Hot City for IT Jobs in 2013
(Raleigh, NC)
Modis | January 2013
~#10 Best City to Find an IT Job
(Raleigh, NC)
CIO.com | January 2013
~#7 Best Run City in America
(Raleigh, NC)
24/7 Wall Street | January 2013
~#1 Family Friendly City in U.S.
(Raleigh, NC)
Human Life Project | January 2013
~#4 Fastest Growing City in America
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
Forbes | January 2013
~#1 Metro with the Largest Share
of College Grads in the Center City
(Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC)
Atlantic Cities | January 2013
~#2 in Population Growth from
1985 – 2011
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
January 2013
~#3 Best-Performing City for Creating & Sustaining
Jobs & Economic Growth
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
Milken Institute | January 2013
~#8 Largest Growth Increase in Private-Sector
Employment Since Recession
(Raleigh, NC)
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistcs
January 2013
~Best Place in North Carolina for Veterans
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
USAA & Military.com
November 2012
~#7 Best City for Job Growth
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
New Geography | November 2012
~#2 Growth among Large Community Colleges
(Wake County, NC)
Community College Week
November 2012
~#2 Fastest Growth Rate
of Largest Metros
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
New Geography | November 2012
~#10 in Private-Sector Employment Gain Last Five
Years
(Raleigh, NC)
Bizjournals.com | November 2012
~#4 Youngest Housing Stock
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
U.S. Census Bureau
November 2012
~#16 U.S. City that is
Growing Right Now
(Raleigh, NC)
Business Insider/
Brookings Global MetroMonitor
November 2012
~#3 Easiest City to Find a Job
(Raleigh, NC)
Forbes | November 2012
~#4 Best Job Market
(Raleigh, NC)
Indeed.com | November 2012
~#8 Increase in
Private Sector Employment
(Raleigh, NC)
Bizjournals.com | November 2012
~#9 Competitive Metro
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
TheAtlanticCities.com
November 2012
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~#7 City for Job Growth
(Raleigh, NC)
BusinessInsider.com | October 2012
~#14 Best City for Working Mothers
(Raleigh, NC)
Forbes | October 2012
~#8 Mid-Size Metro for
College Students
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
American Institute of Economic Research College
Destinations Index October 2012
~#4 Large Metro with Highest Rate
of Economic Growth, 2001–2010
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
The Atlantic Cities | October 2012
~
#2 Best Place for
Business and Careers
(Raleigh, NC)
Forbes.com | June 2012
~
#6 of America’s Leading
High-tech Metros
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
TheAtlanticCities.com | June 2012
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A Top 8 City with
Surprising Job Growth
(Raleigh, NC)
Kiplinger.com | June 2012
~ #7 Best Bang For Your Buck City
TheFiscalTimes.com | June 2012
~#8 Hot Spot for Technology Jobs
(Research Triangle, NC)
Bright Labs | October 2012
~ A Top 10 Beer City
(Raleigh/Durham, NC)
IDCocktails.com | June 2012
~#2 Telecommuting City
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
New Geography | September 2012
~ #6 Best City for a Happy Marriage
RealAge.com | June 2012
~#18 Best City in America
(Raleigh, NC)
Bloomberg Businessweek September 2012
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#1 Market for Retail Job Growth
(Raleigh, NC)
American City Business Journals
September 2012
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#14 Large Metro
for Fashion Designers
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
The Atlantic Cities | September 2012
~#5 for Eco-Friendly Services
(Raleigh, NC)
Thumbtack.com | August 2012
~#21 Smartest City
TheDailyBeast.com | August 2012
~ #4 “Tech-Twenty” City
CBRE | August 2012
~
#3 U.S. Cities Getting
Smarter the Fastest
(Raleigh, NC)
Forbes.com | August 2012
~
#1 Best Quality of Life
(Raleigh, NC)
Business Facilities Magazine
July/August 2012
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#2 Fastest Growing City
(Raleigh, NC)
July/August 2012
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#6 Economic Growth Potential
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
July/August 2012
~ #3 Fastest Growing American City
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
HuffingtonPost.com | August 2012
~ #5 Most Eco-Friendly City
(Raleigh, NC)
Thumbtack.com | July 2012
~
#6 Hottest American City
of the Future
(Raleigh, NC)
Yahoo Finance | June 2012
#8 Most Affordable City Worth
Visiting This Summer
(Raleigh, NC)
Kiplinger.com | June 2012
~ #3 Best City for Jobs This Summer
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
Forbes | June 2012
~ #9 Best City for Technology Jobs
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
Forbes | May 2012
~
#7 Metro with Most
College-Educated Residents
(Raleigh-Cary, NC)
Brookings Metropolitan Policy
Program | May 2012
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Named a Top Ten City for
Recent College Graduates
Rent.com | May 2012
~ #7 Best City for Jobs
(Raleigh, NC)
Forbes.com | May 2012
~#8 City for Real-Estate Investors
(Raleigh, NC)
MarketWatch-Wall Street Journal
April 2012
~ #2 in Small Business
(Raleigh, NC)
Bizjournals.com | April 2012
~ #15 Most Peaceful Place in U.S.
(Raleigh-Cary MSA)
The Atlantic Cities | April 2012
~ #5 Best City for Raising a Family
(Raleigh, NC)
Forbes | April 2012
~ #6 Fastest-Growing American City
(Raleigh, NC)
Forbes | April 2012
~ #2 Most Organized U.S. City
(Raleigh, NC)
doxo.com | April 2012
~ #1 Healthiest County in NC
(Wake County, NC)
CountyHeatlthRankings.org
March 2012
For an updated list of
rankings visit our website
at www.raleigh-wake.org.
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taxes
Labor-Management Relations
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Local Property Tax
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Personal Income Tax
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Corporate Tax Rates
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Labor – Management Relations
North Carolina is one of 24 states with a “right-to-work” law. The General Assembly has declared
it to be the public policy of the state that “The right to live includes the right to work. The exercise
of the right to work must be protected and maintained free from undue restraint and coercion.
It is hereby declared to be the public policy of North Carolina that the right of persons to work
shall not be denied or abridged on account of membership or non-membership in any labor
union or labor organization or association.” Closed shop and union shop agreements are illegal
and void. An employer may not require an employee to join a union, nor may an employer require
an employee to refrain from joining a union. The employer may not require an employee to pay
dues to any labor organization, whether or not the employee is a member. The membership
rate in unions in North Carolina is among the lowest in the nation at 2.9 percent (2012) of
employees. Capital Associated Industries, a large and very effective North Carolina-based
employer association, supports the positive labor management relations in the area. CAI provides
its members with a variety of services and resources. Those include management education,
employment regulation compliance, compensation surveys, newsletters, and much more.
No Local Income Tax
There are no local income taxes levied by city and county governments in North Carolina.
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Local Property Tax
County and city property tax rates are shown below. In addition to the county rates shown,
property owners within the Research Triangle Park pay a special Research and Production Service
District property tax that goes to support special projects and services within the park as decided
by an advisory committee of RTP owners and tenants. Funds have been used to provide paved
biking and jogging trails, recreation fields, and landscaping. The rate for this special tax is $.03739
for landowners in the Durham County portion of the park and $.03582 for landowners in the Wake
County section. However, property owners within the RTP do not pay any city property taxes.
2011-2012 Local Property Tax Rates (Per $100 assessed valuation)
Wake County
$.534
Apex$.390
Cary$.330
Fuquay-Varina$.385
Garner$.490
Holly Springs
$.435
Knightdale$.410
Morrisville$.3665
Raleigh$.328
Rolesville$.440
Wake Forest
$.510
Wendell$.490
Zebulon$.5125
Additional Special District
taxes range:
$.0427 – .140
Chatham County
$.6219
Cary$.330
Goldston$.190
Pittsboro$.3673
Siler City
$.450
taxes range:
$.06 – .1082
Durham County
City of Durham
taxes range:
$.7444
$.5675
Johnston County
$.780
Benson$.530
Clayton$.5250
Four Oaks
$.330
Kenly$.530
Micro$.450
Pine Level
$.440
Princeton$.540
Selma$.510
Smithfield$.570
Wilson’s Mills
$.310
taxes range:
$.010 – .019
Orange County
$.8580
Carrboro$.5894
Chapel Hill
$.4940
Hillsborough$.680
Mebane$.470
taxes range:
$.035 - .184
Person County
$.7000
Roxboro$.614
Source: North Carolina Department of Revenue
www.dor.state.nc.us
$.036 – .250
Franklin County
$.8725
Bunn$.690
Franklinton$.700
Louisburg$.535
Youngsville$.590
taxes range:
$.0225 – .070
Harnett County
$.7250
Angier$.530
Broadway$.440
Coats$.590
Dunn$.480
Erwin$.480
Lillington$.520
taxes range:
$.020 – .150
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Personal Income Tax
North Carolina taxable income is based on taxable income as calculated for federal income tax
purposes with adjustments. Specific deductions and rates are shown below:
Personal Exemption:
$1,150
Standard Deduction:
Married, Filing Jointly
$6,000
Qualifying Widow(er)
$6,000
Head of Household
$4,400
Single$3,000
Married, Filing Separately $3,000
Corporate Tax Rates
Incorporation Fee
A fee of $125 is levied upon filing articles of incorporation; a fee of $250 for application for
certificate of authority. Various other fees are assessed for documents filed with the Secretary
of State.
Franchise Tax
Levied on North Carolina corporations annually
Rate: $1.50 per $1,000 of the largest of the following:
a) Capital stock, surplus, and undivided profits apportionable to the state
b) 55 percent of appraised value of property subject to taxation
c) Book value of real property in North Carolina less debt to acquire
Income Tax
The corporate income tax rate for North Carolina is 6.9 percent.
Sales Tax
Retail Sales & Use Tax Rate
4.75% State
2.0% County
Highway Use Tax on Automobiles
3 percent with a maximum tax of $1,500
Raw materials, containers, labels, packaging and shipping materials, and motor vehicles are
exempt from the sales and use tax.
Special Provisions: Pollution abatement and recycling equipment, OSHA-mandated equipment,
and equipment to reduce hazardous waste receive special treatment under the state’s tax laws.
Source: North Carolina Department of Revenue
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livability
Climate
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Public Safety
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Health Care
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Culture18
Recreation & Sports
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Libraries22
Newspapers22
Radio Stations
23
Television Stations
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Climate
The Research Triangle area is centrally located between the Blue Ridge Mountains to the
west and the Atlantic coast to the east and enjoys a favorable climate. There are typically
about 220 days with sunshine each year, and rainfall is well distributed throughout the
year. There are times in spring and summer when soil moisture is low, usually resulting
from long periods between rains rather than from a shortage of total rainfall. The area
is far enough from the coast that effects from severe coastal storms are reduced.
Substantial accumulations of snow and sleet are rare.
Climate Indicators of 2011
Mean temperature: 59.3°F
Hottest month: July (89°F)
Coldest month: January (31.6°F)
Annual snowfall: 4.7 inches
Annual precipitation: 45.23 inches
Wettest month: July (4.8 inches)
Driest month: November (3.0 inches)
Average relative humidity: 70%
Source: Southeast Regional Climate Center
Public Safety
Violent Crime Reported In Selected North Carolina Metro Areas
Asheville444
Cary120
Chapel Hill
88
Charlotte7,501
Durham1,614
Fayetteville1,795
Goldsboro543
Greensboro1,512
Hickory-Lenoir818
Raleigh2,773
Wilmington1,220
Winston-Salem2,299
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reports, 2011
Raleigh vs. U.S. Metros
Atlanta, GA
Austin, TX
Baltimore, MD
Dallas, TX
Jacksonville, FL
Louisville, KY
Minneapolis, MN
Nashville, TN
Orlando, FL
Philadelphia, PA
Raleigh, NC
Richmond, VA
San Diego, CA
San Jose, CA
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reports, 2011
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21,351
5,032
17,681
23,309
7,141
5,353
3,722
10,440
12,887
31,884
2,773
2,990
11,009
4,760
Health Care
The Research Triangle ranks among the top MSAs in physicians per capita. Two major medical
centers and teaching hospitals are located in the region, along with multiple hospitals. Durham
is called “The City of Medicine, USA.”
LOCATIONNumber of Beds
Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals
Duke University Medical Center – Durham
University of North Carolina Health Care – Chapel Hill
Chatham County
Chatham Hospital – Siler City
Durham County
Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center – Durham
Durham Regional Hospital – Durham
Durham VA Medical Center – Durham
Lenox Baker Children’s Hospital – Durham
North Carolina Specialty Hospital – Durham
Select Specialty Hospital – Durham
957
783
25
190
369
271
40
18
30
Franklin County
Franklin Regional Medical Center
83
Harnett County
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital – Dunn
Harnett Health System – Lillington
151
50 (Under Construction)
Johnston County
Johnston Medical Center – Smithfield
Orange County
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill Hospital
Person County
Person Memorial Hospital – Roxboro
Wake County
Duke Raleigh Hospital – Raleigh
Rex Healthcare (Main Campus) – Raleigh
Wake Mental Hospital – Raleigh
WakeMed Health & Hospitals
Total Hospital Beds
199
830
110
186
665
48
870
5,875
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Culture
A fantastic collection of festivals, venues, entertainment functions, and other attractions continue
to build the cultural diversity of the Research Triangle area. The examples below are only a sample
of some of the most popular artistic and historical locations and events. For complete information,
please contact:
Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau
www.visitraleigh.comwww.durham-nc.com
421 Fayetteville St., #1505
101 E. Morgan St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Durham, NC 27701
919.834.5900 or 800.849.8499
919.687.0288 or 800.446.8604
Chapel Hill Orange County Visitors Bureau
www.visitchapelhill.org
501 W. Franklin St.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
888.968.2060
Wake County Attractions and Activities
African American Cultural Complex
www.aaccmuseum.org
Nature Research Center
www.naturalsciences.org
Artspace
www.artspacenc.org
North Carolina Museum of Art
www.ncartmuseum.org
ArtsPlosure
www.artsplosure.org
Citywide festivals, events, and celebrations
held throughout the year in Raleigh
North Carolina Museum of History
www.ncmuseumofhistory.org
Carolina Ballet
www.carolinaballet.com
Carolina Hurricanes
www.hurricanes.nhl.com
NHL Hockey
Carolina Mudcats
www.gomudcats.com
Class A professional baseball
affiliate of the Cleveland Indians
City of Raleigh Museum
www.raleighcitymuseum.org
Contemporary Art Museum
www.camraleigh.org
Duke Energy Center
for the Performing Arts
www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
www.boothampitheatre.com
Outdoor amphitheatre in Cary and
summer home of the North Carolina
Symphony
Marbles Kids Museum
www.marbleskidsmuseum.org
Hands-on, interactive children’s
museum and IMAX theatre in Raleigh
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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
www.naturalsciences.org
North Carolina Master Chorale
www.ncmasterchorale.org
Raleigh’s premier choral ensemble
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
ww.ncshof.org
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North Carolina State Fairgrounds
www.ncstatefair.org
North Carolina Symphony
www.ncsymphony.org
North Carolina Theatre
www.nctheatre.com
Raleigh Little Theatre
www.raleighlittletheatre.org
Community theatre with comprehensive
theatre education programs
Red Hat Amphitheater
www.redhatamphitheater.com
Outdoor amphitheater in downtown Raleigh
Theatre in the Park
www.theatreinthepark.com
Durham County Attractions and Activities
American Tobacco Amphitheatre
www.americantobaccocampus.com
Outdoor venue seating with live
performances, events, and receptions
American Tobacco Historic District
www.americantobaccohistoricdistrict.com
Downtown Durham’s entertainment district
Durham Arts Council
www.durhamarts.org
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
www.dbulls.com
Class AAA professional baseball
affiliate of Tampa Bay Rays
American Dance Festival
www.americandancefestival.org
Durham Performing Arts Center
www.dpacnc.com/
Theatre in downtown Durham with superstar
concerts and family performances.
Bennett Place State Historic Site
www.nchistoricsites.org/bennett/
A historic landmark representing
a turning point in the Civil War
Museum of Life and Sciences
www.ncmls.org
Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc.
www.carolinatheatre.org
Center for Documentary Studies
cds.aas.duke.edu
Teaches, engages in, and presents
cultural documentaries
Duke Chapel
www.chapel.duke.edu
Duke Homestead State Historic Site &
Tobacco Museum
www.nchistoricsites.org/duke/
Orange County Attractions and Activities
Ackland Art Museum
www.ackland.org
Alexander Dickson House
www.visithillsboroughnc.org
An 18th century home that hosted the
headquarters for Joe Johnston during
his surrender negotiations with Sherman
The ArtsCenter
www.artscenterlive.org
Ayr Mount
www.classicalamerican.org
Federal-era plantation house
The Burwell School
www.burwellschool.org
School for Young Ladies from 1837 – 1857
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
www.nasher.duke.edu
North Carolina Central University Art Museum
www.nccu.edu/artmuseum/
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
www.hr.duke.edu/dukegardens
St. Joseph’s Historic Foundation, Inc.
at the Hayti Heritage Center
www.hayti.org
An African American cultural educational
institute.
NC Botanical Gardens
www.ncbg.unc.edu
North Carolina Collection Gallery
www.lib.unc.edu/ncc/gallery.html
A selection of memorabilia from
North Carolina’s past
Orange County Historical Museum
www.orangenchistory.org
Orange County Museum of Art
www.ocma.net
Orange County Speedway
www.ocstrack.com
PlayMakers Repertory Company
www.playmakersrep.org
Chapel Hill Museum
www.chapelhillmuseum.org
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
www.moreheadplanetarium.org
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Recreation and Sports
North Carolina is called “Variety Vacationland.” The coastline, 310 miles long and a two– to three–
hour drive away, enjoys mild temperatures from March to October. The mountains, with more
than 200 miles of the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail, nine ski resorts, and 15
whitewater rivers, are within a three– to four–hour drive.
The North Carolina Zoological Park at Asheboro, one hour from the Raleigh-Durham area, is the
world’s first planned, completely natural habitat zoo. For golfing, Pinehurst, one hour away, has
more than two-dozen golf courses within a 20-mile radius. For 10 days each October, the North
Carolina State Fair is held in Raleigh.
The Research Triangle area has extensive lakes for swimming, fishing, and boating, and several
large natural areas. In addition to park systems, many communities are developing extensive
greenway and trail systems.
Many area communities have active recreation programs sponsored by city parks departments,
YMCAs, and independent groups. The metro area also has many other public and private
swimming pools, golf courses, tennis clubs, and country clubs.
Public Recreational Facilities in Major Municipalities
Raleigh
Park Acreage
9,000
Durham*
Cary**
Chapel Hill
1,816
1,800
Number of Parks
136
63
29
319
10
Greenway Trails (miles)
88
26.7
46.5
40
Community Centers
25
12
8
2
Municipal Swimming
Pools
9
9
1
3
Public Tennis Courts
112
76
59
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* Durham acreage includes lakes and undeveloped parks.
** Cary trail mileage includes crushed stone trails.
Source: Municipal Parks Departments
Atlantic Coast Conference
Inter-collegiate sports competition is intense in the Raleigh-Durham area, with three
nationally high-ranking teams competing year round:
~ NC State University – Wolfpack – www.gopack.com
~ Duke University – Blue Devils – www.goduke.com
~ University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Tarheels – www.tarheelblue.com
Baseball
Carolina Mudcats
This Class A professional baseball affiliate of the Cleveland Indians plays 70 games at Five
County Stadium in Zebulon. The Mudcats are one of the top-drawing teams in attendance
in the Southern League. www.gomudcats.com
Durham Bulls
Made famous by the movie “Bull Durham,” this AAA farm club for the Tampa Bay Rays
enjoys widespread Triangle support. www.dbulls.com
Hockey
Carolina Hurricanes
The NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes play at the PNC Arena. It hasn’t taken long for hockey
to gain a loyal following in this southern city. In 2006, the Canes won the Stanley Cup.
www.hurricanes.nhl.com
Soccer
Carolina RailHawks
The RailHawks were established in 2006 and are a member of the North American
Soccer League. www.carolinarailhawks.com
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The Research Triangle area is served by 10 retail centers with more than 500,000 square feet each
and more than 200 smaller centers.
Major Retail Centers (More than 9.4 million square feet)
City
Square
Footage
Number
of
Stores
Anchor Dept. Stores
Brier Creek Commons
Raleigh
771,447
56
BJ's Wholesale, Dick's
Sporting Goods, Target
Cameron Village
Raleigh
629,216
110
Rite Aid, Harris Teeter
Cary Town Center
Cary
1,000,000
118
Sears, Dilliards,
JCPenney
Crabtree Valley Mall
Raleigh
1,326,000
210
Sears, Macy's,
Hudson Belk
Crossroads Plaza
Cary
675,049
56
Toys'R US, Bed Bath
& Beyond, Old Navy
North Hills
Raleigh
714,215
112
Target, JC Penny,
Movies 14
Northgate Mall
Durham
857,099
147
Macy's, Sears,
Phoenix Theatres
Streets of Southpoint
Durham
1,300,000
140
Nordstrom, Macy's
JCPenney, Sears
Triangle Town Center
Raleigh
1,431,091
151
Saks Fifth Avenue,
Sears, Macy's
White Oak Crossing
Garner
700,000
35
Kohl's, BJ's Wholesale
Source: Triangle Business Journal, 2012
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Libraries
Wake County
www.wakegov.com/libraries
The Wake County Public Library System operates 14 branches and six regional libraries in
11 municipalities, with more than 1.6 million volumes available and an annual circulation of
more than 11 million.
Durham County
www.durhamcountylibrary.org
Durham County Libraries operate one main library, four regional libraries, and three branches
with 553,000 volumes available. Annual circulation totals more than 1.3 million.
Orange County
www.co.orange.nc.us/library
www.chapelhillpubliclibrary.org
The Orange County Library has one main library and two branches, 195,000 volumes, and an
annual circulation of 458,262. The Chapel Hill Public Library has one main library, 180,795 volumes
and an annual circulation of 911,084.
Triangle Research Libraries Network
www.trln.org
The Raleigh-Durham area’s greatest information assets are its four major research libraries—
Duke University, NC State University, NC Central University, and UNC-Chapel Hill. These
institutions work cooperatively with each other, area companies, and state initiatives such as
MCNC (Microelectronics Center of North Carolina) and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center
in a wide variety of areas. One of the best examples of this cooperation is the Triangle Research
Libraries Network. Created in 1977, TRLN makes the combined resources of the university libraries,
more than 14 million volumes, available to companies in the Research Triangle Park.
Newspapers
For a complete Media Guide containing contact information for Raleigh-Durham newspapers and
radio and television stations, contact Wake County Economic Development at 919.664.7047.
The News and Observer (Raleigh/Wake Co.)
215 S. McDowell St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
919.829.4500 (Raleigh)
919.956.2427 (Durham)
919.932.8776 (Chapel Hill)
Daily
www.newsobserver.com
The Durham Herald-Sun
2828 Pickett Road
Durham, NC 27705
919.419.6500 (Durham)
919.967.6581 (Chapel Hill)
Daily
www.heraldsun.com
Triangle Business Journal
1305 Navaho Drive, Suite 401
Raleigh, NC 27609
919.327.1000
Weekly
www.triangle.bizjournals.com
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Other Local Newspapers
The Apex Herald
The Carolinian
The Cary News
The Chapel Hill News
The Chatham News
The Chronicle (Duke University)
The Clayton News-Star
The Daily Tar Heel (UNC–Chapel Hill)
Eastern Wake News
The Four Oaks-Benson News in Review
Fuquay-Varina Independent
Garner Citizen News & Times
The Herald Sun
Holly Springs Sun
The Independent (Triangle Area)
La Conexion
The News of Orange County
Nuestro Pais
Que Pasa
Raleigh Chronicle
Raleigh Downtowner
Raleigh Telegram
Southwest Wake News
Technician (NC State University)
Triangle Tribune
The Wake Weekly
Radio Stations
Forty-nine AM and FM stations broadcast in the Research Triangle area. These stations feature
programming from classical, country, jazz, adult, urban contemporary, rock, news, talk, and sports
radio. Multiple Hispanic language stations also broadcast in the region.
Television Stations
WLFL (CW22)
www.raleighcw.com
WRDC (MyRDC)
www.myrdctv.com
WRAL (CBS)
www.wral.com
WRAZ (FOX 50)
www.fox50.com
WTVD (ABC)
www.abclocal.go.com/wtvd/index
WUNC (PBS)
www.unctv.org
WNCN (NBC)
www.nbc17.com
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economy
Retail Sales
26
Cost of Living
26
Development27
Industry Base
28
Retail Sales
20072008
20082009
20092010
20102011
20112012
Chatham
$307,741,498
$287,773,659
$341,656,165
$363,077,777
$375,860,796
Durham
$3,703,207,039
$3,630,249,377
$4,022,517,616
$4,163,245,973
$4,434,078,534
Franklin
$289,280,601
$258,538,015
$235,419,539
$240,853,230
$265,002,487
Harnett
$503,286,228
$489,167,287
$515,689,932
$536,764,468
$564,710,410
Johnston
$1,101,195,577
$1,037,738,950
$1,123,806,656
$1,158,171,151
$1,226,528,835
Orange
$947,591,672
$926,654,246
$987,769,036
$1,017,355,198
$1,058,416,058
Person
$263,994,529
$249,868,842
$237,649,499
$241,928,067
$264,587,934
Wake
$11,339,906,108
$10,378,048,804
$9,949,833,702
$10,208,890,575
$10,850,823,393
Source: North Carolina Department of Revenue, Sales and Use Tax Division.
Figures are for Fiscal Year July 1 – June 30.
Cost of Living
The ACCRA Cost of Living Index measures relative price levels for consumer goods and services
in participating areas. The average for all participating places equals 100. Each participant’s index
is read as a percentage of the average for all places. The index does not measure inflation. Each
quarterly report is a separate comparison of prices at a single point in time. Because the number
and mix of participants may change from one quarter to the next, index data from different
quarters cannot be compared. The index reflects cost differentials for a mid-management
standard of living.
The Raleigh-Cary area enjoys a moderate cost of living with a composite cost of living index of
90.9 compared to a national average of 100 for third quarter 2012.
Cost of Living Index
Composite
Index
Grocery
Items
Housing
Utilities
Transportation
Health
Care
Goods &
Services
Atlanta, GA
95.0
105.8
84.4
88.4
100.4
99.6
99.7
Austin, TX
94.4
91.1
87.1
93.2
98.0
97.4
101.0
Baltimore, MD
118.0
115.4
156.4
105.1
103.6
101.7
96.3
Boston, MA
142.8
118.5
180.5
151.4
108.6
122.9
130.5
Charlotte, NC
93.7
100.9
80.6
102.2
93.8
96.7
99.2
Jacksonville, FL
95.7
99
83.1
104.1
109.3
86.9
99.4
Nashville, TN
87.7
96.3
72.8
88.3
91.8
82.7
96.6
Orlando, FL
96.0
100.4
77.6
110.5
97.8
93.9
105.4
Raleigh-Cary,
NC
90.9
104.3
72.0
103.2
94.8
95.4
96.1
Richmond, VA
100.6
104.6
91.1
106.3
101.8
113.4
103.4
San Jose, CA
157.0
122.0
265.7
130.4
111.5
119.9
104.2
Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index, third quarter 2012
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Development
Wake County Building Permits by Municipality 2012
Residential
Residential
Addition/
Remodel
Commercial
& Industrial
Commercial
& Industrial
Addition/
Remodel
Buildings
Raised
Total
Permits
Angier
14
3
1
-
-
18
Apex
416
279
35
9
12
751
Cary
948
1,536
108
23
25
2,640
Fuquay-Varina
397
245
24
3
8
677
Garner
85
130
7
6
7
235
Holly Springs
414
356
23
14
3
810
Knightdale
201
72
14
8
-
295
Morrisville
245
74
11
2
1
333
Raleigh
1,038
1,751
127
83
154
3,153
Rolesville
175
54
1
1
2
233
Wake Forest
428
194
25
9
3
659
Wendell
7
43
-
4
1
55
Zebulon
11
10
1
1
1
24
Wake County
443
1,203
20
41
30
1,737
Total:
4,822
5,950
397
204
247
11,620
Source: Wake County Planning Department
Residential Building Permits 2011
Chatham
Single
Family Units
Single Family Value
Multi-family
Units
Multi-family Value
293
$69,214,090
36
$2,160,000
Durham
923
$169,600,078
335
$5,331,259
Franklin
126
$21,596,454
0
$0
Harnett
8,424
$123,054,781
0
$0
Johnston
588
$84,219,273
0
$0
Orange
258
$63,015,176
3
$230,000
Person
52
$11,704,039
0
$0
Wake
4,039
$791,516,620
1,613
$139,534,496
Source: U.S. Census, 2011
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Industry Base
Education and health services are the leading industry sector in the region, accounting for slightly
more than 26 percent. Trade and business services each account for more than 34 percent of the
workforce.
Research Triangle Employment By Industry (Q3-2012)
Trade,
Transportation,
and Utilities
(152,949)
17%
Construction
(41,101)
5%
Information
(22,119)
3%
Miscellaneous
(30,541)
3%
Professional and
Business Services
(156,097)
17%
Manufacturing
(78,834)
9%
Education and
Health Services
(234,361)
26%
Government
(63,076)
7%
Financial Activities
(29,762)
3%
Leisure and
Hospitality
Services
(92,360)
10%
Source: North Carolina Department of Commerce Division of Employment Security
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1,000+ Employees
Durham City Government (Durham)
Major Employers
10,000+ Employees
State of North Carolina (Region-wide)
Duke University & Medical Center (Durham)
76,394
33,750
University of North Carolina (Orange)
16,217
Wake County Public School System
(Wake)
17,572
IBM (Durham)
2,500+ Employees
UNC Healthcare System (Orange)
10,000
7,964
WakeMed Health & Hospitals
(Wake & Johnston)
7,607
NC State University (Wake)
7,730
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
(Orange)
2,336
2,138
Lenovo (Durham & Wake)
2,300
Affiliated Computer Services (Wake)
2,300
RTI International (Durham & Wake)
2,200
Durham VA Medical Center (Durham)
2,162
Talecris Biotherapeutics Inc. (Durham, Wake,
Johnston)2,100
Wells Fargo (Region-wide)
2,100
Harnett County Public Schools (Harnett) 2,221
Cree, Inc. (Durham)
2,000
Durham County Government (Durham)
1,700
GlaxoSmithKline (Durham & Wake)
5,600
United Parcel Service of America
Cisco Systems, Inc. (Wake)
3,800
(Orange & Wake)
1,640
Durham Public School System (Durham) 5,440
First Citizens Bank (Region-wide)
1,703
Rex Healthcare (Johnston & Wake)
4,800
1,898
City of Raleigh Government (Wake)
3,000
Wake Technical Community College
(Wake)
Longistics (Wake)
1,500
Quintiles Transnational Corp. (Durham)
1,500
North Carolina Central University
(Durham)
1,435
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Durham)
1,400
SAS (Wake)
4,742
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
(Durham & Orange)
3,676
Wake County Government (Wake)
4,272
Verizon (Durham & Wake)
3,850
Duke Energy Progress (Person & Wake) 2,500
Fidelity Investments (Durham & Wake)
2,500
National Institute of Environmental Health
Sciences (Durham)
1,400
PPD Inc. (Durham & Wake)
1,400
Eaton Corporation
1,355
Orange County Public School System
(Orange)
1,157
State Employees Credit Union
(Region-wide)
1,154
Town of Cary Government (Wake)
1,152
AW North Carolina Inc. (Durham)
1,100
PNC Arena (Wake)
1,100
Caterpillar Inc. (Lee & Wake)
1,077
SunTrust Bank (Region-wide)
1,040
American Airlines Reservation Center
(Wake)
1,000
AT&T (Durham & Wake)
1,000
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30
demographics
County Population
32
33
Population Growth Trends
35
36
Educational Attainment
37
Population Diversity
38
Regional Community
38
Household Characteristics
39
Income Measurements
40
county population
county population Growth 1980-2030
1,500,000
1,400,000
1,300,000
1,200,000
1,100,000
1,000,000
chatham
Durham
Franklin
Johnston
orange
Person
Wake
900,000
800,000
700,000
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
1980
chatham
1990
2000
2010
2020
2030
1980
1990
2000
2010
2020
2030
33,415
38,979
49,812
63,806
75,869
88,459
durham
152,235
181,844
224,572
268,412
304,081
339,482
franklin
30,055
36,414
47,636
60,836
72,626
84,440
Johnston
70,599
81,306
123,265
169,669
198,084
226,494
orange
77,055
93,662
116,106
134,201
153,380
172,994
person
29,164
30,180
35,718
39,448
44,061
48,821
Wake
301,429
426,311
633,333
906,788
1,096,426
1,286,185
Source: North Carolina Office of State Planning
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April 2000
July 2011
2000-11
Growth
% Change
8,047,764
9,669,244
1,621,480
20.15%
April 2000
July 2011
2000-11
Growth
% Change
49,329
64,553
15,224
30.86%
Cary (Part)
19
1,629
1,610
8473.68%
Goldston
319
267
-52
-16.30%
Pittsboro
2,226
3,875
1,649
74.08%
Siler City
6,966
7,939
973
13.97%
223,013
272,314
49,301
22.11%
Chapel Hill (Part)
1,917
2,900
983
51.28%
Durham
186,996
231,699
44,703
23.91%
47,260
61,651
14,391
30.45%
357
644
287
80.39%
North Carolina
County
City
Chatham
Durham
Franklin
Bunn
Centerville
99
89
-10
-10.10%
Franklinton
1,745
2,027
282
16.16%
Louisburg
3,111
3,414
303
9.74%
Youngsville
651
1,170
519
79.72%
91,006
118,615
27,609
30.34%
Angier
3,419
4,389
970
28.37%
Coats
1,845
2,167
322
17.45%
Dunn
9,196
9,433
237
2.58%
Erwin
4,537
4,483
-54
-1.19%
Lillington
2,915
3,251
336
11.53%
121,964
172,570
50,606
41.49%
Benson (Part)
2,993
3,336
343
11.46%
Clayton (Part)
8,126
16,437
8,311
102.28%
Four Oaks
1,514
1,943
429
28.34%
Harnett
Johnston
Kenly (Part)
1,475
1,184
-291
-19.73%
Micro
454
444
-10
-2.20%
Pine Level
1,319
1,725
406
30.78%
Princeton
1,090
1,201
111
10.18%
Selma
5,914
6,118
204
3.45%
Smithfield
10,867
11,016
149
1.37%
Wilson's Mills
1,296
2,330
1,034
79.78%
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CSA Municipal Population (continued)
County
April 2000
July 2011
2000-11
Growth
% Change
118,200
135,776
17,576
14.87%
Carrboro
16,782
19,905
3,123
18.61%
Chapel Hill (Part)
44,102
54,857
10,755
24.39%
Durham (Part)
39
31
-8
-20.51%
Hillsborough
5,446
6,239
793
14.56%
Mebane (Part)
675
1,846
1,171
173.48%
35,599
39,585
3,986
11.20%
8,696
8,348
-348
-4.00%
627,816
925,938
298,122
47.49%
20,212
38,691
18,479
91.43%
City
Orange
Person
Roxboro
Wake
Apex
Cary (Part)
94,517
137,540
43,023
45.52%
Fuquay-Varina
7,898
18,638
10,740
135.98%
Garner
17,787
26,342
8,555
48.10%
Holly Springs
9,192
25,567
16,375
178.14%
Knightdale
5,958
11,904
5,946
99.80%
Morrisville (Part)
5,208
19,406
14,198
272.62%
Raleigh ( Part)
276,094
411,192
135,098
48.93%
Rolesville
907
3,976
3,069
338.37%
Wake Forest (Part)
12,588
30,152
17,564
139.53%
Wendell
4,247
5,967
1,720
40.50%
Zebulon (Part)
4,046
4,493
447
11.05%
Source: North Carolina Office of State Budget & Management
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Historical Population Growth Trends
Population growth in the Research Triangle area has outpaced growth in every other North
Carolina MSA. From 1970 – 1995, there was an increase of 430,000 people. From 1995 – 2030,
the area is projected to increase by 1.4 million people.
Migration Into the Raleigh-Durham-Cary Area (2011)
Chatham
County
Durham
County
Franklin
County
Johnston
County
Orange
County
Person
County
Wake
County
Total Population
1+ Years Old
63,045
264,973
60,194
167,701
132,945
38,832
894,683
Same House
55,781
199,361
53,705
148,617
102,115
34,979
745,937
Different House
in the U.S.
7,126
62,568
6,372
18,783
29,268
3,803
141,929
Same County
3,632
35,668
3,067
9,936
13,512
2,089
86,396
Different
County
3,494
26,900
3,305
8,847
15,756
1,714
55,533
Same State
2,278
13,506
2,658
5,865
10,954
1,185
28,283
Different States
1,216
13,394
647
2,982
4,802
529
27,250
Abroad
138
3,044
117
301
1,562
50
6,817
Population Growth In North Carolina Metro Areas (2000-2011)
Charlotte
Raleigh
Fayetteville
Greensboro
Durham
Cary
Wilmington
Greenville
Asheville
200,000
Rocky Mount
150,000
Hickory
50,000
Jacksonville
100,000
Chapel Hill
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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2011 Raleigh-Cary MSA Population By Age
55-74
(123,417)
11.3%
75+
(45,297)
4.2%
Under 5 years
(83,121)
7.6%
5-19
(251,338)
22.8%
34-54
(350,184)
31.8%
20-34
(245,521)
22.3%
Population By Gender
Female
(598,602)
50.5%
36
Male
(564,913)
49.5%
2011 Educational Attainment by County
Chatham
Durham
Franklin
Harnett
Johnston
Orange
Person
Wake
County
County
County
County
County
County
County
County
Less than 9th
Grade
5.6%
5.6%
7.2%
6.6%
8.0%
4.5%
6.2%
4.0%
9th-12th No
Diploma
9.3%
7.4%
12.3%
10.4%
9.0%
5.2%
11.8%
4.6%
High School
23.2%
19.0%
33.7%
29.4%
28.9%
15.9%
34.5%
17.2%
Some College
17.4%
18.1%
22.0%
26.0%
23.3%
14.5%
23.5%
18.9%
Associate
Degree
6.5%
6.2%
9.1%
9.9%
10.7%
5.4%
9.8%
8.3%
Bachelor’s
Degree
20.3%
24.0%
10.8%
12.0%
15.7%
24.4%
10.5%
31.0%
Graduate/
Professional
Degree
17.4%
19.7%
4.9%
5.8%
4.4%
30.0%
3.7%
16.0%
Percent
Bachelor’s
Degree or
Higher
37.7%
43.7%
15.7%
17.7%
20.1%
54.4%
14.2%
47.1%
2011 Raleigh-Cary MSA Educational Attainment
Some College or
Associates Degree
(207,212)
29.3%
Bachelor’s Degree
or Higher
(311,789)
44.0%
High School Grad
(150,570)
21.3%
Less than
High School Grad
(38,368)
5.4%
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Raleigh-Cary MSA Population Diversity
Other
0.5%
Two or More
Races
1.5%
Caucasian
63.1%
Asian
4.4%
Hispanic
10.3%
African
American
20.2%
Regional Community
Geographic Mobility of Raleigh-Cary MSA Residents (2011)
Same Residence
84.4%
Abroad
0.6%
Different County
Different State
3.2%
Different Residence
Same County
9.2%
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Different State
2.6%
Household Characterisitcs
2011 Housing Units By Type
Occupied
Housing
Units
Single
Family
Detatched
Single
Family
Attatched
2 Units
per
Structure
3 or 4
Units per
Structure
5+ Units
per
Structure
Mobile
Home/
Other
Chatham
28,838
22,041
919
416
92
1,185
4,185
Durham
120,590
68,415
7,207
4,654
4,778
33,145
2,391
Franklin
26,636
18,303
353
253
148
436
7,143
Harnett
46,818
30,922
1,061
1,101
1,182
1,239
11,313
Johnston
60,750
50,138
1,644
1,050
961
2,490
11,563
Orange
51,078
32,012
2,998
1,735
2,239
12,391
4,356
Person
15,235
13,165
75
235
203
494
4,069
Wake
338,986
226,771
33,069
5,785
12,276
81,686
13,360
MSA
425,406
299,818
31,910
8,390
13,365
86,940
31,624
Households
1990
2000
2011
Chatham
15,293
19,741
28,838
Durham
72,297
89,015
120,590
Franklin
13,503
17,843
26,636
Harnett
25,150
33,800
46,818
Johnston
31,566
46,595
67,846
Orange
36,104
45,863
55,730
Person
11,423
14,085
1,824
Wake
165,743
242,040
372,947
North Carolina
2,517,026
3,132,013
4,362,956
United States
91,947,410
105,480,101
132,316,248
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Income Measurements
Per Capita Income (In Current Dollars)
Per capita income in the Research Triangle area has historically exceeded North Carolina’s
per capita income.
2000
2005
2009
2010
2011
Chatham
$35,433
$39,380
$44,247
$46,034
$48,191
Durham
$31,773
$35,535
$37,748
$37,917
$38,654
Franklin
$25,054
$26,602
$28,870
$28,926
$29,670
Harnett
$22,651
$36,898
$28,746
$28,666
$29,247
Johnston
$26,537
$29,736
$32,155
$32,501
$34,149
Orange
$31,808
$39,558
$45,163
$46,700
$48,683
Person
$23,559
$26,398
$28,733
$28,811
$29,386
Wake
$37,100
$39,503
$40,478
$41,115
$42,555
North Carolina
$27,906
$31,905
$34,001
$34,604
$36,028
United States
$30,319
$35,452
$38,637
$39,791
$41,560
Per Capita Income (In Current Dollars)
$42,000
Durham-Chapel Hill (MSA)
Raleigh-Cary (MSA)
United States
North Carolina
$40,000
$38,000
$36,000
$34,000
$32,000
$30,000
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Durham-Chapel Hill (MSA)
$40,820
$42,071
$40,116
$39,818
$40,561
Raleigh-Cary (MSA)
$40,480
$41,267
$38,602
$39,178
$40,631
North Carolina
$33,636
$35,741
$34,001
$34,604
$36,028
United States
$38,611
$40,947
$38,637
$39,791
$41,560
Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis
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Income Measurements
(continued)
Median Family Income
The Research Triangle area has a higher median family income than all other metro areas in
North Carolina. The region’s median family income surpasses the next highest region—Charlotte—
by 15 percent.
Metropolitan Statistical Area
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Asheville
$55,998
$51,914
$54,670
$50,668
$53,850
Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord
$64,024
$65,906
$62,427
*
*
Durham-Chapel Hill
$63,782
$67,881
*
*
*
Fayetteville
$50,299
$51,204
$47,991
$48,932
$50,737
Greensboro-Hight Point
$55,826
$54,715
$51,965
$51,241
$53,002
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton
$48,405
$51,672
$47,410
$48,048
$46,963
Raleigh-Cary
$72,785
$77,068
$74,943
$70,849
$77,914
Wilmington
$55,715
$59,210
$54,722
$59,030
$56,475
2000
2007
2009
2011
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau
*Information Unavailable
Mean Household Income (Current Dollars)
1990
Raleigh-Cary MSA
$52,290
$85,527
$77,506
$76,763
$77,409
North Carolina
$44,506
$67,717
$60,672
$59,700
$60,939
United States
$51,532
$77,816
$69,193
$68,914
$69,821
Source: Woods and Poole Economics, Inc.
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42
work force
Labor Climate and Labor Force
44
Employment and Unemployment
45
Wages & Salaries
47
Workers’ Compensation &
48
Labor Climate and Labor Force
Labor Unions
North Carolina is one of 24 states with a “right-to-work” law. Closed shop and union shop
agreements are illegal and void. An employer may not require an employee to join a union, nor
may an employer require an employee to refrain from joining a union. The membership rate in
unions in North Carolina is the lowest in the nation, at 2.9 percent (2012) of employed residents.
Labor Availability
The available labor pool in the Triangle area is made up of numerous components. The Triangle
area has a broader scope of these additional elements than one typically finds in a region its size
because of the unique characteristics of its economy. In addition to the unemployed, there are
new entrants (college and high school graduates), in-migrants, in-commuters, and the underemployed.
Labor Force and Employment
The Research Triangle area provides employment for over 95 percent of its residents who seek
work. The stable employment base, anchored by universities, medical centers, and government,
has resulted in unemployment trends that have smoother peaks and valleys than the state and
national rates.
Labor Force
Average Annual Labor Force
Chatham
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
32,390
33,828
34,286
32,677
33,054
34,168
Durham
136,091
141,561
143,498
139,626
140,989
146,808
Franklin
26,844
27,807
27,586
28,151
28,622
28,817
Harnett
47,804
48,001
48,168
48,720
49,298
49,980
Johnston
74,483
77,944
78,373
79,363
80,490
82,156
Orange
67,686
69,837
69,922
70,636
71,393
74,133
Person
18,805
19,064
19,153
19,537
19,559
20,037
Wake
440,106
456,847
458,452
466,295
473,575
490,419
DurhamChapel Hill
MSA
254,971
264,290
266,857
262,477
264,996
275,145
Raleigh-Cary
MSA
541,791
562,597
564,410
573,810
582,688
601,392
North Carolina
4,498,441
5,568,783
4,580,244
4,637,272
4,660,440
4,723,379
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Employment and Unemployment
Employment
Average Annual Employment
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Chatham
31,143
32,114
31,604
30,099
30,409
31,636
Durham
130,863
134,660
132,487
127,683
128,999
135,643
Franklin
25,639
26,024
24,788
25,188
25,683
26,212
Harnett
45,459
44,745
42,756
43,122
43,566
44,570
Johnston
71,735
73,394
70,695
71,359
72,760
75,244
Orange
65,473
66,952
65,458
65,908
66,587
69,530
Person
17,526
17,647
17,016
17,317
17,495
18,085
Wake
424,541
435,243
421,006
425,856
434,221
453,415
DurhamChapel Hill MSA
245,004
251,372
246,564
241,007
243,491
254,894
Raleigh-Cary
MSA
521,914
534,661
516,488
522,403
532,664
554,871
North Carolina
4,283,826
4,280,354
4,104,049
4,136,257
4,183,052
4,275,449
Unemployment Trends
Average Annual Unemployment Rates
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Chatham
3.8%
5.1%
7.8%
7.9%
8.0%
7.4%
Durham
3.8%
4.9%
7.7%
8.6%
8.5%
7.6%
Franklin
4.5%
6.4%
10.1%
10.5%
10.3%
9.0%
Harnett
4.9%
6.8%
11.2%
11.5%
11.6%
10.8%
Johnston
4.2%
5.8%
9.8%
10.1%
9.6%
8.4%
Orange
3.3%
4.1%
6.4%
6.7%
6.7%
6.2%
Person
6.8%
7.4%
11.2%
11.4%
10.6%
9.7%
Wake
3.5%
4.7%
8.2%
8.7%
8.3%
7.5%
Durham-Chapel Hill MSA
3.9%
4.9%
7.6%
8.2%
8.1%
7.4%
Raleigh-Cary MSA
3.7%
5.0%
8.5%
9.0%
8.6%
7.7%
North Carolina
4.8%
6.3%
10.4%
10.8%
10.2%
9.5%
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employment and unemployment (continued)
2012 average annual labor force, employment, and unemployment
labor force
employment
unemployment
unemployment %
chatham
34,168
31,636
2,532
7.4%
durham
146,808
135,643
11,165
7.6%
franklin
28,817
26,212
2,605
9.0%
Harnett
49,980
44,570
5,410
10.8%
Johnston
82,156
75,244
6,912
8.4%
orange
74,133
69,530
4,603
6.2%
person
20,037
18,085
1,952
9.7%
Wake
490,419
453,415
37,004
7.5%
durham-chapel
Hill msa
275,145
254,894
20,251
7.4%
raleigh-cary msa
601,392
554,871
46,521
7.7%
north carolina
4,723,379
4,275,449
447,930
9.5%
Note: Employment and labor force data are by place of residence, not place of work.
2012 unemployment rates in north carolina
Asheville
5.8%
Burlington
9.0%
4.9%
Chapel Hill
7.5%
Charlotte
Durham
6.1%
Fayetteville
6.8%
Goldsboro
10.3%
Greensboro
8.0%
Greenville
7.2%
Hickory
8.7%
Jacksonville
9.6%
Raleigh
6.1%
Rocky Mount
13.1%
Wilmington
7.7%
Winston-Salem
7.8%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
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12%
14%
Wages and Salaries
2012 Average Hourly Earnings for All Occupations
Raleigh-Cary, NC
Atlanta, GA
Boston, MA
Chicago, IL
Dallas, TX
Detroit, MI
$23.25
$24.80
$31.46
$25.77
$24.67
$25.15
Durham
Chapel Hill, NC
$27.25
Houston, TX
$25.04
Los Angeles, CA
$25.60
$29.28
New York, NY
Philadelphia, PA
Washington, DC
$26.83
$22
$24
$26
$28
$37.97
$30
$32
$34
$36
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment & Earnings
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Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Insurance
Workers’ Compensation
North Carolina workers’ compensation legislation and insurance rates are generally more fiscally
responsible and cost employers less money than in other states, according to the National Council
on Compensation Insurance. Workers’ compensation legislation in North Carolina includes the
following provisions that could contribute to substantial labor cost savings for employers:
~
~
~
~
Self-insurance is permitted.
Insurance rates lower than the standard industry rates are permitted for firms that qualify.
Clear-cut accident on the job is a condition for benefit compensation.
Free accident-prevention workshops designed for each product manufactured are offered.
Examples of workers’ compensation insurance assigned risk rates (2013)
SIC
CodeProductClass Code
Insurance Rate
per $100 Payroll
28
Drugs & Pharmaceuticals
Plastics-molded products
4825
4484
2.40
5.88
33
Machine shop
3632
5.62
35
Computer machine manufacturing
Construction equipment manufacturing
Precision machine parts manufacturing
3574
3507
3629
1.73
5.01
3.28
36
Telecommunications device manufacturing
Electrical product manufacturing
3681
3179
2.60
3.34
38
Instrument manufacturing
Pharmaceutical/Surgical goods manufacturing
3685
4693
2.36
1.88
50Distribution
80185.04
For additional information, contact the following agencies:
NC Industrial CommissionNC Rate Bureau
www.ic.nc.govwww.ncrb.org
4340 Mail Service Center
2910 Sumner Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27699-4340
Raleigh, NC 27616
919.807.2501919.582.1056
The average unemployment tax rate for North Carolina employers is 5.4 percent, the lowest
among the southeastern states and among the lowest in the country. North Carolina offers new
employers a tax rate of 1.2 percent for the first two years of operation. Those employers who
avoid laying off workers and maintain a positive “experience rating” can see their tax rates decline
further, to a minimum rate of 0.0 percent. Added to each state unemployment insurance tax rate
nationwide, there is the federal unemployment insurance tax rate of 6.2 percent per employee,
with an allowable credit of 5.4 percent if paying into a state unemployment program.
2013 Taxable Wage Base
Standard Tax Rate for Two Years
(new company)
$20,900
1.20%
Minimum Rate
Maximum Rate
0.00%
6.84%
For more information about the unemployment insurance program in North Carolina, contact:
North Carolina Department of Commerce Division of Employment Security
www.ncesc.com
700 Wade Ave.
PO Box 25903
Raleigh, NC 27611
919.733.7546
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education
College & University Enrollment
50
50
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
50
Duke University
50
Other Colleges & Universities
51
Quality of Universities
52
52
Community Colleges
53
Public Schools
55
57
Private Schools
58
International & Charter Schools
60
College and University Enrollment
Wake CountyEnrollment
Campbell Law School
454
NC State University
34,767
Meredith College
1,707
Shaw University
2,405
Saint Augustine’s University
1,506
Southeastern Baptist
Theological Seminary
2,603
Wake Technical Community College 63,000
William Peace University
868
Total Enrollment
Franklin CountyEnrollment
Louisburg College
679
Durham CountyEnrollment
Duke University
14,591
NC Central University
8,359
Durham Technical Community College 23,011
Orange CountyEnrollment
UNC-Chapel Hill
29,278
107,310
www.ncsu.edu
919.515.2011
North Carolina State University, the largest university in the University of North Carolina system,
is a national center for research, teaching, and outreach in the sciences and technologies, in the
humanities and social sciences, and in a wide range of professional programs. Located in Raleigh,
the university offers baccalaureate degrees in 106 fields, master’s degrees in 104 fields, doctoral
degrees in 61 fields, and a doctor of veterinary medicine degree.
The university’s total enrollment is 34,767 including 24,833 undergraduates and 9,507 graduate
students. Students come to NC State from nearly every state in the nation and 119 foreign countries.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
www.unc.edu
919.962.2211
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the nation’s first state university. Ranked among
the top research institutions in the nation, the university has been recognized for the quality of its
graduate programs in every national survey conducted in the past 25 years.
UNC-Chapel Hill’s student body totals 29,278. UNC-Chapel Hill boasts a student-to-faculty ratio
of 14:1 resulting in two-thirds of undergraduate classes with fewer than 20 students. Students
study in 17 colleges and schools offering instruction in more than 100 fields. The university offers
78 bachelor, 112 master, and 68 doctoral degrees, as well as professional degrees in dentistry,
medicine, pharmacy, public health, and law. UNC-Chapel Hill is the site of North Carolina Memorial
Hospital, the state’s principal referral, diagnostic, and treatment center.
Duke University
www.duke.edu
919.684.8111
Located in Durham, Duke University has more than 6,484 full-time undergraduates and more than
8,107 full-time graduate and professional students. The university offers 50 undergraduate majors,
graduate degrees in 60 fields, and graduate or professional degrees in law, divinity, medicine,
nursing, engineering, environmental studies, and business. Duke is also as an international center
for medicine. Its medical center features clinical and training programs as well as research
programs.
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Other Colleges and Universities
In addition to the Raleigh-Durham area’s three major doctoral research universities, the area
features eight additional institutions of higher learning. These institutions offer degrees ranging
from associate and bachelor degrees to master and doctoral programs and contribute to the
quality of education in the Raleigh-Durham area.
Wake County
Campbell Law School
www.law.campbell.edu
919.865.4650
The Campbell Law School located in downtown Raleigh opened in 2009 and is 45 minutes north
of Campbell’s main campus in Buies Creek. In 2012 the law school had 454 students enrolled with
21 states represented.
Meredith College
www.meredith.edu
919.760.8600
The largest private four-year women’s college in the Southeast, Meredith serves 1,707
undergraduates and 273 graduate students, offering 32 majors and concentrations,
as well as continuing education and enrichment programs.
Saint Augustine’s University
www.st-aug.edu
919.516.4000
Saint Augustine’s College offers bachelor degrees in 27 different majors or areas of concentration.
The 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio and the high percentage of doctoral level staff (70 percent)
provide Saint Augustine’s 1,506 students with a high quality education.
Shaw University
www.shawuniversity.edu
919.546.8300
Shaw University serves 2,550 students with 13 departments offering 22 majors, three programs
in Associate of Arts Degree, and one masters program in divinity.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
www.sebts.edu
919.761.2100
Located in Wake Forest, the seminary’s 2,603 students pursue undergraduate degrees in biblical
studies, Master of Arts and Master of Divinity degrees in church music, and Christian education.
William Peace University
www.peace.edu
1.800.PEACE.47
A private college of liberal arts and sciences, the university serves 868 students and is located
in historic downtown Raleigh. William Peace University offers 12 majors, an innovative teacher
education program, and a wide variety of minors.
Durham County
North Carolina Central University
www.nccu.edu
919.530.6100
NCCU serves 8,359 undergraduate and graduate students through the College of Arts and
Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Education, the School of Law, and the School
of Library and Information Sciences.
Franklin County
Louisburg College
www.louisburg.edu
919 496.2521
Louisburg College is the oldest chartered two-year, church-related (Methodist), co-educational
college in the nation. Currently 679 students attend Louisburg College.
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quality of universities
“Best College Values,” U.S. News & World Report, “Top 50 List,” 2013
#9 Duke University
#17 UNC–Chapel Hill
#40 NC State University
“America’s Best Colleges – The Top National Universities,” U.S. News & World Report, 2013
#8 Duke University
“America’s Best Colleges – The Top Public National Universities,” U.S. News & Report, 2013
#51 NCSU
“America’s Best Graduate Schools,” U.S. News & Report, 2013.
Business
#11 Duke University
Engineering
#28Duke
#29 NC State University
Executive MBA (2010)
#4 Duke
Medical
Law
#11 Duke University
#1 UNC–Chapel Hill - primary care
#5 Duke - internal med
The universities in the Raleigh-Durham area have exceptional resources to offer employers.
Within the Triangle communities, employers can access thousands of prospective candidates in
a wide variety of fields of study. Placement services will assist employers in hiring both upcoming
graduates and experienced alumni. Services include providing resumes of prospective candidates,
both entry level and experienced, and assisting with interviews with qualified and interested
candidates.
Duke University
www.studentaffairs.duke.edu/career
919.660.1053
NC State University
www.careers.ncsu.edu
919.515.2396
UNC–Chapel Hill
919.962.6507
www.careers.unc.edu
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Community Colleges
North Carolina’s comprehensive community colleges offer a variety of educational opportunities
from literacy education for adults to associate degree programs for technical careers or college
transfer. One important component of the community college program is customized education
and training for area businesses and industries. Representatives from the community college
work with employers to identify particular manpower training requirements and design a program
tailored to those needs. Courses and workshops can be taught in the workplace on days and
times convenient for employers. For companies in the process of building facilities, training
can be arranged prior to completion of the new facility, allowing the company to begin its local
operations with a fully trained work force. Training can also include courses and workshops
on such varied topics as supervision, stress and time management, decision-making, business
communications, and all levels of computer skill training.
Community College Enrollment By Institution 2011-2012
Curriculum
Continuing
Education
Unduplicated
Total
Central Carolina Community College
6,513
13,468
19,405
Durham Technical Community College
7,564
15,952
23,011
Johnston County Community College
5,298
9,983
14,628
Vance-Granville Community College
5,447
9,166
14,180
26,248
40,428
61,947
Total
51,070
88,997
133,171
Notes: Enrollment is for all campuses, including those outside of the MSA. Curriculum enrollment includes
college transfer, general education, and technical and vocational programs. Continuing education enrollment
includes customized industry training, continuing education, and literacy programs.
Source: North Carolina Community College System
Community College Enrollment By County of Residence
20062007*
20072008
20082009
20092010
20102011
20112012
Chatham
3,064
4,609
4,894
4,699
4,725
5,061
Durham
12,109
17,593
17,327
17,134
16,852
16,243
Franklin
2,894
4,746
4,374
4,130
4,259
4,355
Johnston
7,081
14,168
16,476
16,793
16,245
15,351
Orange
5,298
8,223
8,221
8,115
7,762
7,617
Wake
30,368
54,109
54,394
53,474
54,562
54,245
Total
60,814
103,448
105,686
104,345
104,405
102,872
Note: Enrollment includes curriculum and continuing education enrollment.
*Includes curriculum totals only.
Source: North Carolina Community College System
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Community Colleges (continued)
Central Carolina Community College
www.cccc.edu
919.542.6495 (Chatham County)
910.893.9101 (Harnett County)
919.775.5401 (Lee County)
Each year Central Carolina Community College serves more than 20,000 people. The college’s
original campus is in Sanford with another satellite campus located near Lillington in Harnett
County. Central Carolina offers many programs unique to North Carolina and the region including:
laser and electro-optics technology, quality assurance, veterinary medical technology, motorcycle
mechanics, telecommunications, instrumentation, and radio and television broadcasting
technology with its own radio station, WUAW-FM.
Durham Technical Community College
www.durhamtech.edu
919.536.7200
Durham Technical Community College has satellite locations throughout Durham and Orange
counties, as well as in Research Triangle Park. The college’s curriculum includes: accounting,
business administration, computer programming, electronics, health technologies, industrial
and engineering technologies, pharmacy technology, and more. The Small Business Center
provides training and resource information, and the PC Software Training Center offers one
and two-day courses.
Johnston Community College
www.johnstoncc.edu
919.934.3051
Johnston Community College curriculum includes subjects such as advertising and graphic
design to autobody repair, medical sonography to early childhood associate, and health care
technology to welding technology.
Vance-Granville Community College
www.vgcc.edu
252.492.2061
Vance-Granville Community College offers general college transfer, continuing education,
distance education, health education, commerce and technical classes, public service, and
vocational classes.
www.waketech.edu
919.866.5000
Wake Technical Community College offers curriculum education in six divisions: Arts and
Sciences; Business Education; Computer & Information Technology; Engineering Technology;
Health Education; Vocational Education; and University Transfer (General Education). Wake
Tech’s continuing education programs include short-term, non-credit classes for job skills
development, special interests, or occupational licensing. The college also offers English as
a Second Language, adult high school, GED, and basic skills programs.
The Occupational Education Division provides training for many of Wake County’s law
enforcement, emergency medical service, fire prevention, and hospitality professionals. The
Small Business Center provides seminars and counseling for business owners and entrepreneurs.
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Public Schools
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
www.chccs.k12.nc.us • 919.967.8211
Number of Schools: 10 elementary; four middle; four high; two alternative schools
Enrollment: 12,135
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is one of two public school systems in Orange County. Located
near the flagship campus of the University of North Carolina and the world renowned Research
Triangle Park, it serves a community with one of the highest educated populations in America.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro Public School Foundation, an independent, nonprofit organization, is
committed to working with the public school system and the local community to provide highquality education for all of our district’s students. Community Alliance for Student Success works
to increase the involvement of all parents and caregivers in the education of their children through
communication and program outreach to parents, school staff, and area employers.
Chatham County Schools
www.chatham.k12.nc.us • 919.542.3626
Number of Schools: 1 0 elementary (five of which are K-8); three middle;
four high; one alternative school (8-12)
Enrollment: 8,080
Chatham is located in the geographical center of North Carolina. A major component of
community schools is a county-wide volunteer program. More than 1,000 volunteers provide
services to the schools each year. The Chatham Education Foundation, a private not-for-profit
organization, includes members from the business, education, and professional communities.
Grants, mini-grants, and other special projects provide a continuous flow of supplemental support
for education. More than 25 colleges, universities, and technical institutes are located within a 50mile radius of the county.
Durham Public Schools
www.dpsnc.net • 919.560.2000
Number of Schools: 3
0 elementary; 11 middle; 12 high; one alternative school;
one school with emphasis on visual and performing arts; one hospital school
Enrollment: 32,484
The school system boasts some of the finest school facilities in the state. Its magnet school
program includes the following study areas: classical academy, visual and performing arts,
geo-world and pre-international baccalaureate and middle years international baccalaureate,
humanities, integrated arts and core knowledge, science and technology, Montessori, and
accelerated and biosphere. The community involves itself through volunteers and community
business partnerships among others.
Franklin County Schools
www.fcschools.weebly.com • 919.496.2600
Number of Schools: eight elementary; four middle; three high
Enrollment: 8,567
Located northeast of the Research Triangle area of North Carolina’s Piedmont, historic Franklin
County has experienced a burst of growth in recent years, bringing new people and new ideas to
the county’s traditional hometown atmosphere. Increased student enrollment, new facilities, and
higher academic standards are all part of the changing environment. New ideas, contemporary
curriculum, and innovative programs combine with traditional educational values and methods to
integrate the best of old and new for the students of Franklin County.
Harnett County Schools
www.harnett.k12.nc.us •  910.893.8151
Number of Schools: 17 elementary; five middle; four high; one alternative school
Enrollment: 20,028
Harnett County Schools continues to grow at a rate of 800 additional students each year. With
the increased projections, Harnett County is in the process of updating its capital school needs
with an emphasis on replacement of aged buildings, renovation and expansion of existing
buildings, and repairs of existing facilities. These renovations and additions are providing much
needed upgrades in older school buildings as well as new media centers and computer labs.
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Public Schools (continued)
Johnston County Schools
www.johnston.k12.nc.us • 919.934.6031
Number of Schools: 22 elementary; 12 middle; 10 high; one alternative school
Enrollment: 33,260
Johnston County serves more than 31,000 students. Student achievement ranks among the top
20 percent of all North Carolina school districts. Johnston County Schools is one of only nine
school districts in North Carolina to be accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools. There are 37 languages spoken by students and 33 teachers hosted from around the
world through the Visiting International Faculty Program.
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
www.ncssm.edu • 919.416.2600
Enrollment: 680
The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics opened in 1980 and is the country’s
first public, residential high school for juniors and seniors with special interest and talent in the
sciences and mathematics. The school offers a challenging curriculum and shapes leaders and
thinkers for a greater North Carolina. It is the model for 18 like schools in the nation and world, and
is an affiliate of the University of North Carolina.
Orange County Schools
www.orange.k12.nc.us • 919.732.8126
Number of Schools: seven elementary; three middle; two high; one alternative school
Enrollment: 7,399
There are 13 schools in the district serving approximately 6,619 students in grades K-12. The
schools in the system boast excellent parent involvement, a dedicated and well-trained staff,
innovative programs, and community support. Classes are organized by teams, and innovative and
creative pilot programs that assist students with special interests and needs are available.
Person County Schools
www.person.k12.nc.us • 336.599.2191
Number of Schools: seven elementary; two middle; one high; one alternative school
Enrollment: 4,711
The Person County School System places strong emphasis on school and community
partnerships. Person County Schools implemented Learning First, a learning standards program
which ensures Person County’s high school graduates will have the necessary skills to be
productive citizens. The program emphasizes basic skill requirements in reading, math, writing,
and computers. Ninety-seven percent of the graduating seniors from Person County Schools
receive diplomas.
Wake County Public Schools
www.wcpss.net • 919.850.1600
Number of Schools: 104 elementary; 33 middle; 25 high; five special/optional
Enrollment: 149,494
Wake County Public Schools includes traditional schools of instruction and a network of
innovative magnet schools designed to provide an extensive array of educational choices for
all students. The magnet school program offers parents a choice of instructional programs
such as creative arts and sciences, gifted and talented, international studies, active learning
and technology, international baccalaureate, center for Spanish language/IBPYP, community
model, leadership, Montessori, museums, university connections, and center for leadership and
technology.
Scholastic Aptitude Test Scores 2011-2012
543 math • 520 critical reading • 502 writing • 1565 Total SAT
(Note: Wake County has a 74 percent SAT participation rate, compared to the national average
of 52 percent participation rate. The North Carolina average SAT score is 1469.)
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Public schools in each of the area’s nine school districts continue to earn high marks, outperforming
school districts across the state and nation in end-of-course and proficiency tests, SAT scores, and
other performance-measuring criteria.
2011–2012 Report Card for the ABCs of Public Education
Grades 3-8*
Reading
Math
Chatham
70.3%
82.0%
Chapel Hill/Carrboro
85.2%
91.5%
Durham
58.5%
74.4%
Franklin
71.4%
82.7%
Harnett
60.5%
71.6%
Johnston
77.9%
88.7%
Orange
75.3%
84.7%
Person
71.7%
83.7%
Wake
77.4%
86.4%
North Carolina
71.2%
82.8%
High School*
Eng I
Alg I
Biology
Chatham
80.2%
78.2%
67.0%
CH/Carrboro
93.4%
85.2%
85.0%
Durham
75.7%
67.1%
54.7%
Franklin
84.1%
84.9%
78.3%
Harnett
78.1%
70.5%
75.6%
Johnston
85.3%
83.1%
82.2%
Orange
86.4%
79.0%
70.0%
Person
81.4%
79.7%
78.9%
Wake
87.0%
86.1%
80.6%
North Carolina
82.9%
78.7%
76.5%
Local Funds
per Student
Avg. SAT
Percent Tested
Attendance
Rate
Chatham
$3,008
1444
71%
96%
Chapel Hill/
Carrboro
$5,074
1766
90%
96%
Durham
$3,376
1399
73%
95%
Franklin
$1,496
1406
48%
94%
Harnett
$1,157
1397
51%
95%
Johnston
$1,781
1459
50%
95%
Orange
$3,128
1542
70%
95%
Person
$1,785
1415
47%
96%
Wake
$2,015
1565
74%
96%
North Carolina
$1,904
1469
68%
96%
Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; A Report Card for the ABC’s of Public Education
2010-2011.
*Percentage of students’ scores at or above grade level
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Private Schools
For a complete listing of private schools in the area, contact the State of North Carolina Division
of Non-Public Education at 919.733.4276 and ask for the North Carolina Directory of Non-Public
Schools, or check out the website at www.ncdnpe.org.
Durham County
Agape Corner School
K-12 religious boarding
919.685.7000
B.E. Academy
K-10 religious day school
919.246.4112
Bethesda Christian Academy
919.598.0190
Camelot Academy
1-12 independent day school
919.688.3040
Cresset Christian Academy
919.489.2655
Duke School
K-8 independent day school
919.287.2192
Durham Academy
919.493.9595
Durham Nativity School
919.680.3790
Faith Assembly Christian Academy
919.687.2763
Fellowship Baptist Academy
919.596.9331
Five Oaks SDA School
919.493.5555
Gorman Christian Academy
K-8 Religious Day school
919.688.2567
Hill Center
919.489.7464
Immaculata Catholic School
919.682.5847
Lerner School
919.286.5517
Liberty Christian School
919.471.5522
Montessori Children’s House of Durham
919.489.9045
Montessori Community School
919.493.8541
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Mount Zion Christian Academy
919.688.4245
New Horizons Academy of Excellence
919.237.2789
New Life Christian Academy
919.323.3246
Quality Education Institute
919.680.6544
St. SYA Academy II
919.768.7421
Tabernacle of Life Church School
5-7 religious day school
919.286.5860
Triangle Day School
919.383.8800
Trinity School
919.402.8262
Tutorial-1/2 Christian Schools
K-1 Independent day school
919.596.8212
Franklin County
Calvary Christian School
919.496.1177
Harnett County
Cape Fear Christian Academy
910.897.5423
Coats Christian Academy
910.897.2881
Faith Education Academy
910.892.9900
Foundations Christian Academy
910.892.8761
Johnathan’s House Christian Academy
919.567.1626
Learning Time Academy
K Independent day school
919.567.1234
Malthouse Appleworks Private School
910.892.8660
Johnston County
Academy of Hope
9-11 religious boarding school
919.550.8181
Gateway Christian School
919.894.5936
Kids R Kids School
K Independent day school
919.550.8864
Lighthouse Christian Academy
919.359.9959
Southside Christian School
919.553.7652
Orange County
Artgarden Montessori School
K independent day school
919.942.1339
Carolina Friends School
919.383.6602
Emerson Waldorf School
919.967.1858
Montessori Day School
919.929.3339
Montessori Farm School
K independent day school
919.732.5026
Pinewoods Montessori School
919.644.2090
St. Thomas More Catholic School
919.942.6243
Person County
Person Christian School
336.599.2150
Roxboro Christian Academy
336.599.0208
Sneed Academy
336.322.3757
Wake County (enrollment 250+)
Cardinal Gibbons High School
919.834.1625
Cary Academy
919.228.4500
Friendship Christian School
919.872.2133
Grace Christian School
919.747.2020
Hilltop Christian School
919.552.5612
Montessori School of Raleigh
919.848.1545
North Raleigh Christian Academy
919.573.7900
Our Lady Lourdes Catholic School
919.861.4610
Raleigh Christian Academy
919.872.2215
Raleigh School
919.546.0788
Ravenscroft School
919.847.0900
St. David’s School
919.782.3331
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School
919.657.4800
St. Mary’s School
9-12 independent boarding
919.424.4000
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School
919.468.6150
St. Raphael’s Catholic School
919.865.5750
St. Timothy’s School
919.787.3011
Thales Academy of Wake Forest
919.453.6415
Trinity Academy of Raleigh
919.786.0114
Wake Christian Academy
919.772.6264
Cary Christian School
919.303.2560
Franciscan Catholic School
919.847.8205
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International Schools
Chinese
Cary Chinese School
919.699.7873 • www.carycs.org
CSS is a nonprofit educational organization.
It promotes Chinese literacy and cultural
exchange for enriching cultural diversity in our
community.
Raleigh Academy of Chinese Language
www.racl.org
Raleigh Chinese Language School is a
registered nonprofit organization founded
in 1977. Mandarin language classes and
traditional style characters are taught, and 12
cultural classes are offered, including Chinese
folk dancing, Tai-Chi, Kung-Fu, and Chinese
calligraphy.
Japanese
Japanese Language School of Raleigh
919.787.1300 • www japanschoolraleigh.com
The JLSR meets on Saturdays for 40 weeks
each year. Classes include two levels of
kindergarten, six grades of elementary school,
three of middle school, and two of high school.
There are currently about 260 students.
French
Ecole de Raleigh
919.781.9529
Approved by the French Government
Department of Education, the curriculum
is taught entirely in French. Classes for
kindergarten through 12th grade are held daily
throughout the school year, beginning at 1
p.m., allowing students to attend Wake County
public schools in the morning.
Charter Schools
Charter schools provide parents a choice in the public education of their children. Public tax
dollars are the primary funding sources for charter schools. The schools have open enrollment
with no discrimination, no religious associations, and no tuition.
North Carolina approved 95 charter schools for the 2002–2003 school year with more than
15,000 public school children enrolled. In the Raleigh-Durham area, there are a total of 27 charter
schools, several of which are described below. For a complete listing, contact the State of
North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education at 919.733.4276 and ask for the North Carolina
Directory of Non-Public Schools or visit www.dpi.state.nc.us/charter.
Durham County
Carter Community School
K-8 • 919.797.2340
Wake County
Casa Esperanza Montessori
K-8 • 919.855.9811
Healthy Start Academy Charter School
K-8 • 919.956.5599
East Wake Academy
K-12 • 919.404.0444
Kestrel Heights School
K-12 • 919.484.1300
Endeavor Charter
K-8 • 919.848.0333
Maureen Joy Charter School
K-8 • 919.493.6056
Exploris Middle School
6-8 • 919.715.3690
Research Triangle
Charter Academy
K-8 • 919.957.7108
The Franklin Academy
K-12 • 919.554.4911
Voyager Academy
K-12 • 919.433.3301
Hope Elementary School
K-5 • 919.834.0941
Magellan Charter School
3-8 • 919.844.0277
Orange County
Orange Charter School
K-8 • 919.644.6272
PreEminent Charter School
K-8 • 919.235.0511
PACE Academy
9-12 • 919.933.7699
Quest Academy
K-8 • 919.841.0441
Raleigh Charter High School
9-12 • 919.715.1155
Southern Wake Academy
9-12 • 919.567.9955
Sterling Montessori Academy
K-8 • 919.462.8889
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Torchlight Academy
K-5 • 919.829.9500
infrastructure
Water & Sewer
62
Natural Gas
62
Telecommunications62
Electricity63
RDU International Airport
64
Highways65
Freight Railway Service
65
Public Transportation 66
Ports66
Water and Sewer
The Research Triangle area is a water-rich region with substantial excess overall water supply
for the foreseeable future. Water and sewer services are provided by county and municipal
governments throughout the MSA. The metro area currently uses about 80 million gallons of
water per day from existing supplies, which have a combined safe yield of about 180 million
gallons per day. Planned expansions will raise the safe yield to about 250 million gallons by the
year 2020, at which time average daily use is expected to increase to 160 – 170 million gallons
per day. Service charges and rates vary by system provider. For municipal Public Works contact
information, please visit www.raleigh-wake.org and click on “Communities.”
Natural Gas
PSNC Energy serves most of the area with a portion of the MSA receiving service from North
Carolina Natural Gas. All rates are subject to a 3 percent state sales tax.
Public Service Company will extend gas mains in streets that are at an established final grade for
distances up to 100 feet without charge to the customer. For main extensions exceeding 100 feet,
a revenue test will be required, and the customer may be charged if anticipated revenue does not
produce a reasonable return on the total cost of such excess facilities. PSNC will install up to 100
feet of gas service line, measured from the property line to the meter on the customer’s premises
at no charge. For installations beyond 100 feet, the customer will be charged the average cost of
installation based on PSNC’s prior experience.
For rate information, contact:
PSNC Energy
1.800.776.2427
www.psncenergy.com
Telecommunications
The region has in place the necessary infrastructure to address the sophisticated
telecommunications needs of today’s companies. Fiber optics, high-speed, error-free data,
voice and video transmission, and digital switching are all readily available and are unmatched in
reliability and quality. Additionally, the region has a wealth of wireless capabilities.
Telecommunications capability highlights include:
~ All switches are digital.
~ Most major feed routes have fiber optic capabilities.
~ There are multiple fiber rings and route diversity between central offices.
~ Companies in the area can have their own self-healing networks.
Companies serving the area are as follows:
Access Point, Inc.
Alcatel USA
Alltel
AT&T
CenturyLink
DeltaCom
FeatureTel
MebTel Communications
Progress Telecom
Sprint
Teligent
Time Warner Telecom
Verizon Communications
Windstream Communications
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Electricity
Electricity in Wake County is provided by Duke Energy Progress and the North Carolina Electric
Membership Corporation. Electric rates vary by provider and depend upon the level of electricity
service demands, the load factor of the operation, and whether an enterprise can vary the time of
day of its energy demands. For information about the best rate for specific electricity needs, the
local utility should be contacted. Information for the largest providers is given below.
Duke Energy Progress
www.duke-energy.com
800.452.2777
550 S. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Rate and Rider Options
Large General Service/LGS - TOU
Medium General Service
Small General Service/SGS - TOU
Transformation Discount
Incremental Power Service Rider
Dispatched Power Rider
Economic Development Rider
Curtailable Load Rider
Standard Rates–G:
General service and I: Industrial Service
Electric Space Conditioning Rate–GA:
for customers using electricity for space
heating and air conditioning
Time-of-Day Rate–OPT: lowest rate for high
load factor usage, half-price energy during
off-peak hours
Duke Power also offers an Hourly Private Rate,
HP, that is currently being piloted
Products and Services
Power Protection Services
Exterior Lighting
Telecommunications High Voltage Services
Energy Services
Total Facilities Management
Natural Gas
+ Energy-efficient Plants Program
+ Electro-technologies Assistance
North Carolina Electric
Membership Corporation
www.ncemc.com
800.662.8835
3400 Sumner Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27616
The North Carolina Electric Membership
Corporation consists of a family of corporations
formed to support the state’s 26 electric
cooperatives. Together, these organizations
serve more than 2.5 million North Carolinians.
ElectriCities
www.electricities.com
919.760.6000
1427 Meadow Wood Blvd.
Raleigh, NC 27604
ElectriCities is a membership organization
including public power communities in
North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
ElectriCities provides management services
to the state’s two municipal power agency’s
— North Carolina Municipal Power Agency
Number 1 and North Carolina Eastern Municipal
Power Agency.
Facts and Figures
Total generation capacity: more than
22,000MW (Carolinas – 12,600 MW)
Generation mix (2012):
Coal: 37 percent
Nuclear: 50 percent
Gas/Oil - 12 percent
Hydro and other: 1 percent
Continuity of service: 99.99 percent
Line miles (Carolinas): more than 186,000 miles
of transmission and distribution lines
Other Service Characteristics
Owns 58,200 MW capacity
Service area covers 58,000 square miles in NC
More than 152,200 miles of distribution lines
and 20,900 mile transmission system
Continuity of Service: 99.99 percent
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Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Located five miles east of Research Triangle Park in Wake County, the Raleigh-Durham
International Airport provides efficient and cost-effective travel options for the Research Triangle
area. RDU is served by eight major airlines and seven regional carriers with a total of more than
400 flights daily. Non-stop weekday flights to international destinations include Cancun, London,
and Toronto. For more information, visit www.rdu.com.
The second phase of Terminal 2 opened Jan. 23, 2011. The terminal has two concourses featuring
36 gates, a 10 lane security checkpoint, and three island-style check-in counters. The terminal cost
$570 million, is 920,000 square feet, and will accommodate up to 11.4 million passengers annually.
Airlines Serving Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Air Canada
AirTran
American Airlines
American Eagle
Delta
Delta Connection
JetBlue
Southwest
United
United Express
US Airways
US Airways Express
Vision Airlines
Non-Stop Available Airline Flights from Raleigh–Durham International Airport
Atlanta*
Baltimore – Washington*
Boston
Cancun, Mexico
Charlotte*
Chicago Midway
Chicago O’Hare*
Cincinnati*
Cleveland
Columbus, OH
Dallas – Fort Worth*
Denver
Detroit*
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hartford
Houston – Bush
Houston – Hobby
Indianapolis, IN
Las Vegas
London, Heathrow
Los Angeles
Memphis
Miami*
Minneapolis – St. Paul
Nashville
New York – JFK
New York – LaGuardia
Newark, NJ
Orlando
Philadelphia*
Phoenix*
Pittsburgh*
San Francisco
St. Louis*
Tampa – St. Petersburg
Toronto, Canada
Trenton – Mercer County, NJ
Washington – Dulles*
Washington – Reagan National
* Indicates major hub airport; bold typeface indicates international destination
General Aviation Services
www.rdu.com
Cargo Carriers and Statistics
A U.S. Customs office, numerous freight forwarders, and two air cargo carriers are housed at
Raleigh-Durham International Airport facilitating the transportation of goods for local companies.
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Highways
North Carolina has the second largest state-maintained highway system in the nation, with more
than 80,000 miles of highways. Three interstate highways intersect the Research Triangle region,
giving the area excellent access to many East Coast destinations. In fact, the Research Triangle
area is within two days trucking distance of over 60 percent of the U.S. industrial base.
Wake County Interstates
Average driving times
from Wake County to:
Asheville, NC
4 hours
Atlanta, GA
6 hours
Charleston, SC
5 hours
New York, NY
9 hours
Washington, DC 4.5 hours
Wilmington, NC 2 hours
More than 275 trucking companies employ more than 2,400 people in the Research Triangle area.
These figures ensure that goods are efficiently transported to and from the Research Triangle
area. The state of North Carolina has more than 2,100 trucking companies employing in excess
of 31,000 people. For more information regarding trucking companies in North Carolina, visit
www.nctrucking.com.
Freight Railway Services
The NCRR corridor spans 317 miles of track and 20 railroads crisscross North Carolina. Freight
service in the Research Triangle area is provided by Norfolk-Southern Railway and CSX
Transportation. Rail lines run on both the eastern and western borders of the Research Triangle
Park between Raleigh and Durham.
CSX TransportationNorfolk Southern Railway
860 Semart Drive
1500 Carson St.
Raleigh, NC 27604
Raleigh, NC 27608
919.833.2725919.831.3002
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Public Transportation
City Bus Service
www.raleighnc.gov/transit • 919.485.RIDE
Each of the Raleigh-Durham area’s four largest cities offers local transit systems providing bus
service within each city and the surrounding area.
Regional Bus Service
www.triangletransit.org • 919.485.7433
Triangle Transit provides bus service connecting the cities in the Raleigh-Durham area with the
local bus systems and the Research Triangle Park.
Nationwide Bus Service
www.greyhound.com • 800.231.2222 (Greyhound) • 919.834.8275 (Carolina Trailways)
The Raleigh-Durham area offers depots for two major nationwide bus lines: Greyhound and
Carolina Trailways.
Passenger Rail Service
www.bytrain.org or www.amtrak.com • 919.833.7594
Amtrak offers service in the Raleigh area with the Silver Star Line, running to either New York or
Miami, and the Carolinian, which offers service within North Carolina and on to Richmond and
Washington, D.C.
Taxi And Limousine Service
The Raleigh-Durham Area is served by more than 75 taxi companies, along with airport van and
limousine services.
Ridesharing Services
www.triangletransit.org • 919.485.7433
Triangle Transit also offers a regional ride-sharing program providing free carpool matching,
vanpool formation, and van leasing assistance.
Ports
North Carolina’s port cities are Wilmington and Morehead City. Exporters who use the North
Carolina ports at Morehead City and Wilmington and who are subject to payment of North
Carolina income taxes can apply and qualify for a tax credit. For information, contact the North
Carolina Ports Authority at 800.334.0682 or visit www.ncports.com.
Wilmington
Foreign Trade Zone #66
390 acres • 1 million square feet of warehouse space
Wilmington is one of the few U.S. South Atlantic ports with a rail line running directly into its
container yard. This makes it unnecessary to drag containers between the docks and a distant rail
ramp.
Morehead City
Foreign Trade Zone #67
40 acres • 190,000 square feet of warehouse space
Morehead City is along the Newport River, four miles from the Atlantic Ocean. It is used principally
for handling breakbulk and bulk cargo but does have container-handling capability.`
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Construction Costs
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Research Triangle Park
Centennial Campus
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The Research Triangle area is a dynamic market with a broad offering of buildings and land
available for sale or lease. The area offers numerous class A office buildings, some freestanding
and others located in beautifully landscaped office centers or parks. There are also a number of
flex building complexes providing space for mixed-use laboratory, showroom, distribution, and
light assembly requirements.
For your manufacturing facility needs, the community has many industrial/business parks for
manufacturing, assembly, distribution, and warehousing operations. There are also a number of
freestanding industrial/warehouse buildings and multi-tenant facilities in a variety of sizes.
If you want to purchase land, there are many master-planned office, industrial, and business parks.
The area also offers numerous appropriately zoned, freestanding industrial and office sites with
full utilities and infrastructure in place, which are available for purchase.
Property Inventory
A complete listing of available properties in Wake County is available at www.raleigh-wake.
org. Once a building has been identified, please call the Wake County Economic Development’s
research manager at 919.664.7066 for additional information.
Average Lease Rates
Office buildings rates are typically quoted on a full service basis, whereas industrial, warehouse,
and flex buildings are typically quoted on a triple net basis, meaning that an additional amount
would be paid for taxes, insurance and common area maintenance (a TICAM charge). Rates
are typically quoted on a per square foot per year basis. Flex buildings are typically quoted on
the basis of a shell rate, with an additional amount added for the cost of any upfit for offices or
specialized requirements.
Construction Costs
Construction costs in North Carolina are among the lowest of any state in the country and will
vary depending upon the construction materials used, the characteristics and topography of the
site, any specialized air conditioning/air handling or electrical utility requirements, etc.
Land Prices
Generally, land is more costly near Research Triangle Park, RDU Airport, downtown Raleigh, and
near Interstate-40 access. As is the case in all parts of the country, the larger the parcel the better
the per acre price. Land in business parks is more expensive than free standing sites, though when
development costs for utilities, roads, site preparation, and landscaping are added, this can tend
to equalize price differentials.
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Published Market Surveys
There are a number of periodically published sources of information about the real estate market
in the Raleigh-Durham area. Copies of the following reports and surveys are available either from
the publisher or from Wake County Economic Development:
Space
Published by Triangle Area Office Building Association, this publication is a survey of office, flex,
warehouse, and retail buildings in the market. Copies available from:
Triangle Business Journal
www.bizjournals.com/triangle
1305 Navaho Drive, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27609
919.327.1000
Business Leader Media
Provides information on real estate trends and happenings in the market. Copies available from:
Business Leader Media
www.businessleader.com
3801 Wake Forest Road, Suite 102
Raleigh, NC 27609
919.872.7077
Quarterly Office and Industrial Market Index Briefs
Published by CB Richard Ellis, these briefs summarize vacancy and absorption rates in each
submarket and provide narratives on real estate in the area and summaries of new commercial
construction. Copies available from:
CB Richard Ellis
www.cbre.com/raleigh
4208 Six Forks Road, Suite 1220
Raleigh, NC 27609
919.831.8200
Annual Market Report & Forecast
Published by NAI Carolantic Realty, the Annual Real Estate Report provides an in-depth analysis
of the office, industrial, retail, hotel, apartment, and single-family housing markets. It also provides
a forecast for the upcoming year. Copies are available free of charge from:
NAI Carolantic Realty
www.naicarolantic.com
3605 Glenwood Ave., Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612
[email protected]
919.832.0594
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Construction Costs
The Research Triangle area enjoys relatively low building construction costs. Costs are more
than 20 percent lower than the average for 30 major U.S. cities and compare favorably to other
metropolitan areas. Construction costs in the area are declining relative to the benchmark 30
major city average.
Research Triangle Construction Cost Index
Note: Index is for given year with average for 30 major cities for each year = 100.0
2011 Construction Cost Index
City
Cost Index
Atlanta, GA
Austin, TX
Baltimore, MD
Chicago, IL
Charlotte, NC
Columbia, SC
Durham, NC
Greensboro, NC
Jacksonville, FL
Nashville, TN
Raleigh, NC
Richmond, VA
San Francisco, CA
San Jose, CA
Washington, D.C.
United States
88.1
79.1
92.6
117.2
76.5
76.3
77.1
76.2
85.2
85.9
76.6
85.3
123.6
117.9
97.9
100.0
Source: R.S. Means, Co., 2011: Means Building Construction Cost Data
Research Triangle park
Research Triangle Park is a planned research development, created in 1959 by leaders from
business, government, and academia to attract companies doing world-class research and
development in growing scientific and technological disciplines. RTP is centrally located between
the three major Triangle research universities: North Carolina State University in Raleigh, Duke
University in Durham, and University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
Close ties between university departments and RTP firms and access to university facilities are
strong advantages for area businesses. Also located in RTP is the NC Biotechnology Center,
a state supported initiative that provides grants and creative services to support biotech
companies. The partially state funded MCNC offers advanced resources in microfabrication
and telecommunications and houses the NC Supercomputing Center. Other strong drawing
cards are the Research Triangle Institute (the nation’s fourth largest nonprofit contract research
organization), educated and talented students, a high quality labor supply, and opportunities for
interactive research. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is only five miles from RTP.
Research Triangle Park Facts
Size: 7,000 acres
Total tenants: 170
1,800 startups have been created since 1970
Employees: 49,000
Average salary: $56,000
Approximately 80 percent of the employees in RTP work for multinational companies
Development surpasses 22.5 million square feet
Capital investment exceeds $2.8 billion
Website
www.rtp.org
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Centennial Campus
The Centennial Campus of North Carolina State University, a 1,334-acre research park adjacent
to NC State University’s main campus in Raleigh, is quickly emerging as the Research Triangle’s
fastest growing development. There is no other campus or research park like it in the country.
Centennial Campus is a “technopolis” of corporate, government, and academic R&D facilities and
business incubators. The unique master plan guiding its growth builds on R&D neighborhoods
with multidisciplinary themes: Biotechnology, Advanced Communications Technologies,
Environmental Technologies, Advanced Materials, International Technology Transfer and Trade,
and Pre-College Education.
The major feature of Centennial Campus is the intensive partnership among industry, government,
and university residents. Corporate and government resident partners are given full University
Affiliate Status. This facilitates research partnerships in a broad spectrum of scientific,
technological, and scholarly endeavors, as well as access to university facilities and equipment.
Workforce partnerships provide just-in-time research faculty, graduate students, and interns
for corporate project teams. The leading-edge technology environment supports training
partnerships and teleconferences among corporate and government sites as well as universities
throughout the country.
Centennial Campus Facts
Size: 1,334 acres (1,120 Centennial Campus, 214 Centennial Biomedical Campus)
Population: 2,556 corporate and government employees; 1,200 university faculty, staff and postdocs; 6,400 university students; 600 middle school students; 60 housing residents
Available Space: 3 million square feet of space constructed in 32 major building modules;
wet lab and office incubator space; building sites through land lease for build-to-suit options
Website
www.centennial.ncsu.edu
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Research Triangle Regional Data Book

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