So I am moving to the Raleigh-Durham area for work. From the previous threads, I know there are some on this forum who do live or have lived in the area. While the other threads had some info, I thought I'd start a new thread to get more updated and more comprehensive information. For the most part, I am just seeking advice on where to live in the area.
First, I am choosing between Durham and Raleigh downtown for the most part. I am in my 20s, so I'd like to be near a younger population. From what I've heard, Raleigh is more yuppy, while Durham is more crunchy. I certainly lean towards the former in terms of lifestyle, but I am actually much closer to Durham for work. Obviously, I realize NCSU is in Raleigh while Duke is in Durham. I heavily favor asian girls, so that may be a point for Durham, as I don't think there are many asians at NCSU. I've also come across chapel hill and cary, but I've tentatively dismissed them so far as being too suburban. Please feel free to correct me on any of these points.
Other than girls, things I am generally looking for are:
- proximity to nightlife and bars
- proximity to decent gyms
Granted, this is patently a driving area, so most of these preferences are not non-negotiable because I can just drive to where I need to be in terms of hobbies, interests, or food.
Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
First, I am choosing between Durham and Raleigh downtown for the most part. I am in my 20s, so I'd like to be near a younger population. From what I've heard, Raleigh is more yuppy, while Durham is more crunchy. I certainly lean towards the former in terms of lifestyle, but I am actually much closer to Durham for work. Obviously, I realize NCSU is in Raleigh while Duke is in Durham. I heavily favor asian girls, so that may be a point for Durham, as I don't think there are many asians at NCSU. I've also come across chapel hill and cary, but I've tentatively dismissed them so far as being too suburban. Please feel free to correct me on any of these points.
Other than girls, things I am generally looking for are:
- proximity to nightlife and bars
- proximity to decent gyms
Granted, this is patently a driving area, so most of these preferences are not non-negotiable because I can just drive to where I need to be in terms of hobbies, interests, or food.
Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.