Where are the best places to buy a house in NC? New report reveals top ranked cities

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If you're planning to settle down in North Carolina, Niche has released a list of the best cities to buy a house, considering home values, property taxes, ownership rates, and real estate trends.

Topping the list is Winston-Salem, which started out as two towns originally one mile apart — is located in Forsyth County. Known as the state’s city of arts and innovation, the “Twin City” is home to around 251,350 people.

Here are some of the top cities in North Carolina for homebuyers, according to the report:

1. Winston-Salem
2. • Public Schools: B+
   • Housing: B
   • Diversity: A+
3. Raleigh
4. • Public Schools: A
   • Housing: B
   • Nightlife: A-
5. High Point
6. • Public Schools: B
   • Housing: B
   • Diversity: A+
7. Greensboro
8. • Public Schools: B
   • Housing: B-
   • Nightlife: A-
9. Fayetteville
10. • Public Schools: B
    • Housing: B-
    • Crime & Safety: D+
11. Durham
12. • Public Schools: B-
    • Housing: B-
    • Nightlife: A-
13. Charlotte
14. • Public Schools: B+
    • Housing: B-
    • Nightlife: A
15. Wilmington
16. • Public Schools: A-
    • Housing: C
    • Nightlife: A

Which of these cities would you consider for your next home purchase?