Jul
10

Raleigh 10th in New Residents

The Census estimates for 2006-2007 are out and they report that Raleigh ranked 10th in raw number new residents. The list included (in order, top to bottom): Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio, Fort Worth, New Orleans, New York, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Raleigh.

Cary ranked 5th in proportional growth for cities over 100,000. Raleigh ranked #13 while Durham was #27, and Charlotte was #31.

  • Dana

    Hmmm. Looks like Portland comes in at #70. That means there are 69 cities that are more attractive to people than Portland.

  • David

    And many more in which the people are more arttractive- I’m here all week, try the veal.

  • http://www.bullcityrising.com Bull City Rising

    Dana: That means there are 69 cities worse at controlling their growth than Portland.

    I grew up in Florida, born into a family active in real estate development. I watched that work help to destroy the natural beauty and livability of Orlando, turning it into a sprawling urban space of inalienable property rights and unnavigable streets.

    One of the things I love about living in the better half of the Triangle is a more moderated approach to growth. Wake County is bursting at the seams like a fat man at a hot dog eating contest, and will pay the price for it in a couple of decades.

Posted by Dana on July 10, 2008 | Tags: Honors, Other. | ( 3 ) Comments
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