Wake County Tops Business Facilities Annual Rankings Report

Business Facilities 2025 Metro Rankings include more than 25 categories focused on factors important to corporate relocation and expansion decisions. Now in its 21^st year, the rankings are designed to provide quick insight for site selection projects across North America and beyond.

In this year’s report, Wake County and North Carolina ranked favorably across 25 different categories, demonstrating a well-rounded destination for both business and talent.

Metro

#1 Best Business Climate (Large) | Raleigh/Cary

#2 Broadband Speed | Raleigh

#2 Quality of Life (Small) | Apex

#4 Quality of Life (Midsized) | Cary

#9 Tech Talent (Labor Pool 50K to 100K) | Raleigh/Durham

#5 Life Sciences Hubs | Raleigh/Durham

#6 Agritech | Raleigh/Cary

#9 MedTech/Medical Devices | Raleigh/Durham

State

#3 Best Business Climate

#3 Corporate Tax Climate

#4 Life Science Leaders

#4 Solar Power (Installed MW)

#5 Food Processing

#6 GDP Growth

#6 Fastest Growing Population

#6 Nuclear Power (Generation)

#7 Customized Workforce Training

#7 Manufacturing Jobs

#7 AI Growth Hub

#8 Tech Talent Pipeline

#8 Aerospace Manufacturing

#8 FDI (Projects)

#9 FDI (Competitiveness)

#9 Agribusiness

#10 Cybersecurity Talent

View the full report here.