Tarboro, NC

Tarboro is an easygoing town of about 11,000 people set along the Tar River in eastern North Carolina's coastal plain. As the seat of Edgecombe County, it has everything you need for day-to-day life, including county services, local schools, and a campus of Edgecombe Community College. Highway 64 runs right by town, putting Rocky Mount just a short drive away and offering straightforward routes to Greenville and Raleigh.

Dating back to 1760, the town has held onto much of its historic character. Giant oaks line the streets of its residential historic district, which surrounds the 15-acre Town Common, a sprawling green space that locals use for walks and community events. With its quiet neighborhoods, historic architecture like the Blount-Bridgers House, and a growing downtown district, Tarboro offers an attractive and affordable landing spot for anyone looking for small-town living.