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WNC Misses Top Spots in Niche Rankings | Wilmington News
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Western North Carolina missed the top A-plus spots in Niche’s latest “best places to live” rankings, with Asheville landing an A-minus at 136 statewide. The winners? Suburbs around Charlotte and Raleigh, including Cary (NC’s 1 nationally at 80). Niche’s methodology weighs schools, crime, housing, jobs, and access to amenities — revealing why Asheville shines in nightlife and community but lags in safety and affordability.
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https://www.starnewsonline.com/story/news/2026/09/15/best-places-to-live-north-carolina-us-niches2026-ranking/91774880007/
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