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It’s usually a rarity to find a city that has absolutely everything going for it, let alone an entire region. But the Piedmont Triad region is such a place.
Collectively known as the Triad, Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem are amazing cities where employment opportunities are plentiful, housing choices vary widely and will fit just about every budget, and recreational and leisuretime activities are so abundant that residents will have a hard time keeping up the non-stop pace of the Triad’s offerings.
Although these points would be enough reasons to move to the area, the Triad also boasts of a temperate climate, great public schools and universities, and it’s close to major roads, which appeals to commuters and to those who like to make day trips to the beaches and mountains. Plus, Southern hospitality is definitely alive and well in the Triad, which tends to surprise many newcomers, considering the size of the region.
According to Census population estimates from 2006, there were 236,865 residents in Greensboro, 97,796 citizens in High Point, and 196,990 residents. Although that seems like a lot of residents, you also have to take into account the other cities and towns that are part of the Piedmont-Triad region, such as Graham, Mebane, Thomasville, Clemmons, Kernersville, Asheboro, and Reidsville. All of the cities and towns that comprise the Piedmont Triad region total a whopping 1.5 million people, based on 2006 estimates from the North Carolina Data Center, which is posted on the Piedmont Triad Partnership’s Web site at http://www.piedmonttriadnc.com.
And those numbers are expected to continue soaring with an estimated 1.6 million people by 2010.
“We are so fortunate to have been relocated to the Triad,” said Helen C. Nagy, director of Relocation, Coldwell Banker Triad, Realtors. “Due to a job transfer from the Midwest, my husband and I came to North Carolina about 5 years ago, first to a small town outside of Raleigh, and then we were transferred to High Point. The Triad has been compared many times to Indianapolis, IN, which is where we lived for awhile as the result of a job transfer, so we felt very at home with the size and the community feeling that we encountered when we became residents here.
“Moving all over the country as we have, you learn to quickly adapt and take advantage of the amenities of a city or town—what a true abundance of choices we have when you consider the cultural, recreational, educational, and business opportunities that we have available in our area,” Nagy added. “Residing in High Point, working for the Coldwell Banker Corporate office in Winston Salem, and enjoying many of the fun restaurants and shopping areas in Greensboro and all of the surrounding areas has been a big plus for us in getting around and learning what each area has to offer. These days, the downtown area is the place to be for young and old and that’s a good old-fashioned feeling to have.”
And it’s not just residents who are noticing all of the wonderful things the region has to offer, visitors are usually pleasantly surprised as well, even on first impression.
“Just like us, when most people relocate to a new city, their friends and families often come along afterwards to visit or just see what the new area is like,” said Nagy. “We never seem to have enough time to show our visitors all of the wonderful things that the Triad has to offer. Visitors always marvel at the nationally known and respected healthcare facilities and educational institutions that are so close and so available to us. Plus, the regions’ Southern hospitality, warmth, and friendly smiles put the ribbon on the package for us.”
Home sweet home
Finding the perfect home for you is made easy with the wealth of choices and price points available and the professional and experienced Triad realtors who are ready make the home-buying process a stress-free one.
“This year’s market holds an abundance of well-priced, affordable homes that can fit any family’s lifestyle, whether you are looking for a town home, condominium, re-sale home or new construction,” said Nagy. “We have not suffered from the unstable markets that we see across the country—our cost of living is still a great bargain in today’s day and age. We also have the promise of new business coming into our area so we know the demand for housing will remain strong, which, in turn, makes owning a home a wise investment.”
The good news for those who are looking to buy a home is that there are plenty of wonderful communities throughout the Triad region.
“One of the newest communities, Kamelot Oaks features four bedrooms, two bath European French Country homes starting in the $290s, with a master bedroom on the main floor and an easy commute to Downtown Greensboro,” said Nagy. “For the sports minded family, Meadowlands has an easy commute from Wallburg. The 750-acre master planned community includes a Hale Irwin-designed golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, walking trails, playgrounds and more. Golf villas, townhomes, and single-family homes are part of this community, which ranges in price from the $220s to more than $700,000.”
Because of the close proximity of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point, residents of Meadowlands can enjoy quick commutes with easy access to Interstate 40, Highway 311, Highway 109, and Highway 52.
“North Winston-Salem boasts the community of Long Creek Village, which offers single-family homes built by local contractors in varying sizes and prices and complete with a community pool, biking trails, and sidewalks,” Nagy added. “Long Creek is especially convenient to the medical community, being only a 10-minute drive to Downtown Winston-Salem.”
Long Creek homes are priced from the $160,000s to more than $200,000, and they contain a minimum of 1,300 square feet. Two- and three-bedroom, one-level townhomes start in the $140,000s, with sizes ranging from 1,154 square feet to 1,410 square feet.
If living on the fringes of the Triad appeals to you, then you may want to check out the Fair Oaks community.
“Clemmons is the home of Fair Oaks, which sits on historic acreage once owned by the R.J. Reynolds family,” said Nagy. “These homes are being built by many of the finest area contractors and provide a wide array of choices of home styles and price ranges.”
Single-family homes have range in size from more than 1,800 square feet to 2,300 square feet. Prices begin in the $300,000s in The Village neighborhood with its Tuscan flair, and prices start in the $500,000s in The Enclave neighborhood of architecturally inviting homes that range in size from 2,200 square feet to more than 3,000 square feet. For those who are looking for larger home sites, The Estates offers 1- to 4-acre sites from the $200,000s.
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