The capital of North Carolina. It can easily be divided by
North Raleigh and South
Raleigh - the two areas are
polar opposites.
North Raleigh - upscale, wealthy, no crime, and there are amazing subdivisions (like Bedford for example), schools, parks, restaurants, and shopping centers. Best area for families. Mainly covers the zip code of 27614.
South Raleigh - ghetto. Lots of crime - people have been shot in broad daylight. Cheaper, lower class. The city's psychiatric hospitals and jail/juvenile/prison are located there. No good schools, bad place for families. A gang issue and delinquents walking around. Covers the zip codes of 27604 and 27610.
Person 1: Hey, I'm looking for a home in
Raleigh. South
Raleigh's homes are the cheapest.
Person 2: That's because it's a high crime area. Go to
North Raleigh, where you won't get shot and you will have friendly neighbors.