Best In North Carolina Real Estate™: The Triangle

Raleigh-Cary leads North Carolina in construction establishments—4,292 active establishments in 2022, according to ALEX Intelligence’s analysis of U.S. Census data. This isn’t just about new homes; it’s about the foundation of a resilient, self-reinforcing urban economy. The Triangle’s construction density is a leading indicator of long-term value, not just short-term volume. How does this level of activity compare to other NC metros? What does it mean for future affordability and infrastructure? Discuss. Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Progress P (CC0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=188294324; Slide 2: James Willamor (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=57353631; Slide 3: Pithon314 (CC0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=180930837; Slide 4: Pithon314 (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=100496945 Construction Establishments, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2022) #1 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC — 7,279 #2 Raleigh-Cary, NC — 4,292 #3 Greensboro-High Point, NC — 1,833 #4 Wilmington, NC — 1,649 #5 Winston-Salem, NC — 1,597 #6 Asheville, NC — 1,479 #7 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC — 1,277 #8 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC — 760 #9 Fayetteville, NC — 508 #10 Burlington, NC — 408 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-07-triangle-istand-23-msa View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902