NC Cities Shine in New Livability Rankings | Durham News

North Carolina’s Cary, Apex, and Huntersville shine in U.S. News’ 2026-2027 best places to live rankings, with Cary at 11, Apex at 20, and Huntersville at 36—thanks to booming job markets, low unemployment, and top quality of life. Cary leads as the 1 spot on Niche for family appeal and great schools, while Huntersville offers a suburban escape with outdoor perks and Apex delivers strong economic health and affordability—all proving why the Research Triangle is a magnet for new residents. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5601fb737de0adde