23. Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina, and only Charlotte surpasses it in population. It is one of the fastest-growing communities in the United States at the moment, especially among young people that want steady work and a good time.

The number of technology and scholarly institutions in and around Raleigh, Chapel Hill and Durham make the area known as the “Research Triangle.” Because of this, the area houses thousands of jobs in the science and technology sectors.