North Carolina’s cities are once again in the national spotlight, earning top placements in the 2025 Business Facilities Metro Rankings across multiple categories. From Raleigh’s #1 ranking for Best Business Climate to Charlotte’s position as a fintech leader, these recognitions highlight the state’s strong economic momentum and the opportunities it creates for housing and retail investment.
We noted similar rankings in last years report from Business Facilities.
Quick Summary: NC Cities Mentioned in the 2025 Metro Rankings Report
- Raleigh/Cary – Ranked #1 Best Business Climate among large metros
- Raleigh/Durham – Secured a Tech Talent Leader spot in the mid‑sized labor pool (50K–100K)
- Charlotte/Concord/Gastonia – Landed in the Top 10 Manufacturing Hubs for small metros
- Charlotte – Ranked in Fintech Growth as one of the top 5 metros
- Jacksonville, NC – Appeared in the Top 10 Best Business Climate list for small metros
Why NC Capital Group Tracks These Rankings
At NC Capital Group, we closely monitor reports like Business Facilities’ Metro Rankings because:
- Business expansion drives job growth, drawing new workers and boosting demand for housing and daily‑use retail.
- Strong performance in rankings signals economic momentum—translating into tangible real estate opportunities across sectors.
- By staying informed, we help investors anticipate where capital and development will follow, ensuring our strategy aligns with true market dynamics.
Related Articles & Confirming Trends
Here are a few of our recent posts that reinforce the momentum noted in the Business Facilities report:
- Economic Impact of Johnson & Johnson’s New Wilson, NC Facility
- Raleigh Ranked a Top 5 Tech Metro, Boosting Real Estate Potential
- Charlotte Named One of the World’s Most Livable Cities
Final Thoughts
North Carolina’s standout performance—across business climate, fintech, manufacturing, and talent—reinforces the state’s real estate potential. By tracking these developments and aligning our insights with capital flows, NC Capital Group stays ahead, helping investors make strategic, forward-looking decisions.
Eddie Coleman, CCIM, is the Principal Investment Officer at NC Capital Group. With over 40 years of experience in Commercial Real Estate in North Carolina and South Carolina, his experience spans multifamily, retail, office, historic adaptation, etc. In addition to advising clients and brokering transactions, he has extensive knowledge of North Carolina through experience in corporate site acquisition, development, capitalization, HUD financing, etc. He holds the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation.