RTP is central to three counties--Wake (Raleigh, Cary), Durham, and Orange (Chapel Hill). There are a lot of good public schools, but it depends a lot on which county and city you live in. And of course school district has a big impact on housing costs. There are also a number of charter schools, where enrollment is usually based on a lottery.
As a place to work, there are plenty of good software jobs in the area. I would group in not just RTP but also downtown Raleigh and Durham. As an employer, it's difficult to find enough developers to fill roles. There are technology hubs all up and down the east coast (Atlanta, DC, Richmond, etc.) which RTP competes with for talent.
As a place to work, there are plenty of good software jobs in the area. I would group in not just RTP but also downtown Raleigh and Durham. As an employer, it's difficult to find enough developers to fill roles. There are technology hubs all up and down the east coast (Atlanta, DC, Richmond, etc.) which RTP competes with for talent.