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