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Davidson, Huntersville And Cornelius Named As Top NC Suburbs

Three Lake Norman towns have made Niche.com's list as top suburbs in North Carolina

DAVIDSON, NC -- Davidson may be small but it’s reputation is mighty, earning it recognition as the No. 7 suburb to live in in North Carolina, according to Niche.com. Also joining the Lake Norman college town is Huntersville and Cornelius, which have been recognized as the No. 11 and No. 13 suburbs this year in the rating service’s 2017 Best Suburbs to Live in North Carolina list.

The rankings are based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities and local amenities.

“My experience living in Davidson, NC has been a positive one. I like the small town atmosphere with uptown Charlotte only 15 minutes away. It is also a bonus being so close to Lake Norman,” said one resident in a review of the town.

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Here are Niche’s Top 20 2017 Best Suburbs To Live In North Carolina:

  1. Morrisville
  2. Cary
  3. Chapel Hill
  4. Apex
  5. Carrboro
  6. Marvin
  7. Davidson
  8. Holly Springs
  9. Fearrington Village
  10. Wake Forest
  11. Huntersville
  12. Waxhaw
  13. Cornelius
  14. Matthews
  15. Weddington
  16. Knightdale
  17. Harrisburg
  18. Hillsborough
  19. Garner
  20. Rolesville

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