Garner
Garner, just a few miles south of downtown Raleigh, is one of Wake County’s largest communities—both in terms of population and land mass. Garner's location near the intersection of Interstate 40 and U.S. Highway 70 makes accessing the rest of the Research Triangle Region a breeze.
Garner is Ranked #21 in the Top 21 Small Cities in North Carolina
Garner is rated #12 in the top 21 Small Cities in North Carolina. It is also called A Church City because it has 23 churches.
Garner is One of the Ten Most Affordable Places to Live in NC
Overall, with a score of 96, Garner’s cost of living is four points lower than the national average. Its low unemployment rate of just 7.5 percent, its score of 98 for miscellaneous expenses, and its score of just 100 for food.
Forbes' Best States For Business: Here's How NC Ranks
Forbes said in a press release that the rankings were calculated based on 40 metrics spanning six main categories: business costs, labor supply, regulatory environment, economic climate, growth prospects and quality of life.
Fast Facts
Population Growth: 31,023 (2017), 14% growth from 2010-2017.
Educational Attainment: 33.6% received their bachelor’s degree or higher.
Median Household Income: $59,812
Unemployment Rate: 3.7%
Proximity to Key Locations
RDU Airport: 17 Miles
Research Triangle Park: 20 Miles
Downtown Raleigh: 5 Miles
NC State University: 7 Miles
Duke University: 32 Miles
UNC Chapel Hill: 30 Miles
North Carolina Beaches: 2 Hours
North Carolina Mountains: 3 Hours
Key Industries
Advanced Manufacturing
Distribution
Life Sciences
Retail
Major Employers
Amazon Distribution Center
Agri-Supply
Golden State Foods
Morris & Associates
Pergo
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