Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in North Carolina (2026 Rankings)
Retirement is about finding the right balance of safety, affordability, and quality of life. We analyzed 8 neighborhoods in North Carolina to find the best areas for retirees, focusing on low crime rates and reasonable cost of living.
CaryNC
Violent Crime Rate: 4.1 per 1K
Home Value: $430,000
Population: 174,721
Walk Score: 77/100
AQI: 80
Violent Crime Rate: 4.1 per 1K
Home Value: $178,000
Population: 249,545
Walk Score: 86/100
AQI: 52
Violent Crime Rate: 4.1 per 1K
Home Value: $195,000
Population: 299,035
Walk Score: 86/100
AQI: 52
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DurhamNC
Violent Crime Rate: 4.1 per 1K
Home Value: $310,000
Population: 283,506
Walk Score: 93/100
AQI: 70
5
Violent Crime Rate: 4.1 per 1K
Home Value: $320,000
Population: 874,579
Walk Score: 97/100
AQI: 60
6
RaleighNC
Violent Crime Rate: 4.1 per 1K
Home Value: $370,000
Population: 467,665
Walk Score: 97/100
AQI: 80
7
Violent Crime Rate: 4.1 per 1K
Home Value: $290,000
Population: 122,607
Walk Score: 77/100
AQI: 56
8
Violent Crime Rate: 4.1 per 1K
Home Value: $350,000
Population: 94,589
Walk Score: 90/100
AQI: 39
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