| As you scan the possibilities of living in Garner, | | | | achievements in the sports world). NBA basketball |
| North Carolina, you will find that the town is | | | | player, David West is from Garner, who earned |
| located close to six miles from Raleigh, which is | | | | the NCAA Player of the Year award at Xavier |
| the capital of the state. With a history that | | | | University and played for the New Orleans |
| includes the Church of England, pre-Revolutionary | | | | Hornets. Major League Baseball player, Pat |
| War settlers, Civil War battles, and farming, the | | | | Watkins and Pittsburgh Steelers, Eric Williams, are |
| town of Garner is quite an interesting place to | | | | from Garner. Additional celebrities include former |
| explore as a choice in residence. As the population | | | | Cleveland Brown player, Tony Blaylock; Dr. Todd |
| and residential possibilities continue to grow, the | | | | Boyette (director of the Morehead Planetarium at |
| area will show further promising opportunities. | | | | Chapel Hill); and former head football coach for |
| Below are a few top reasons why some | | | | Duke University, Carl Franks. |
| residents have found Garner a satisfying place to | | | | Great Weather for Outdoor Fun |
| live. | | | | The average monthly temperature associated |
| Family-Oriented Town | | | | with the Garner area is 71 degrees with humidity |
| A survey taken of Garner showed that close to | | | | levels that create a warm breeze. In July, the |
| 7,000 households existed in the area. Out of the | | | | weather showcases an average temperature of |
| involved parties, it was found that 53.5% | | | | 80 degrees, while the winter months present an |
| consisted of married couples, where 30.5% of the | | | | average closer to 50 degrees. The moderate |
| households were comprised of non-families. 34% | | | | temperatures that Garner possesses, provide the |
| of the households had children under the age of | | | | perfect atmosphere for year-round outdoor fun. |
| 18 as part of their at-home unit. | | | | Public and private golf courses thrive, recreational |
| Close Proximity to Attractions and Activities | | | | lakes open up to boating and fishing, and tennis |
| Besides the entertaining vacation opportunities | | | | courts swell with activity. During the winter, |
| offered by nearby mountain ranges and sand-filled | | | | residents head for the mountains to ski. |
| beaches, Garner is located close to the capital of | | | | Real Estate Boom |
| North Carolina, which opens up into Research | | | | In regards to the close proximity to Research |
| Triangle Park. The area also offers a collection of | | | | Triangle, Garner is one of those towns that are |
| sporting events to enjoy. Golfers take pleasure in | | | | featuring rapid growth in real estate. Since the |
| the world-renowned courses situated in the | | | | town is situated near the downtown area of |
| vicinity. Following the Interstate 40 and US | | | | Raleigh, and the Raleigh-Durham International |
| Highway 70, residents find themselves heading | | | | Airport, many employees locate their homes in |
| towards entertainment, fun, excitement, and a | | | | Garner because they wish to raise their family in |
| wealth of leisure activities. | | | | an area that is safe and reasonably priced. It is |
| Follow the Footsteps of Famous Home-Towners | | | | also said that owning a house in Garner is a wise |
| A wide range of notable celebrities was born in | | | | investment because of the projected growth |
| Garner, who is mostly recognized for their | | | | associated with the location. |