Eastern Wake, Johnston & Harnett Counties Relocation Information

Benson is a town of approximately 3,581 residents in Johnston County, 22 miles south-southeast of Raleigh. Situated at the intersection of I-95 and I-40, the town is within a twohour drive of the Atlantic coast and three hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains. The town is positioned roughly at the mid-point between Miami and Boston.

You hear it around town a lot. Clayton’s a great place to live! You hear it from folks who’ve lived here all their lives, and you hear it from newcomers, too. Clayton offers a full range of programs to include arts, athletics, summer camps, shows and activities designed to appeal to a diverse, thriving, and active community.

Garner is located 8 miles south of Raleigh, but has a special smalltown atmosphere. With over 350 acres of parkland, a thriving business economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods, quality schools, great community events, shopping and local entertainment venues, Garner has something for everyone to enjoy and is also home to American Idol winner and country star Scotty McCreery.

Bordering the bustling US64 corridor just a few minutes from downtown Raleigh, Wendell shares the Triangle region’s vision of sustainable economic development and the region’s wide range of advantages for homeowners, yet continues to radiate small town charm. City convenience and country living are combined to give Wendell an easy, comfortable lifestyle.

Lake Benson– Garner, NC

The opening of Hwy 64/264 Bypass and I-540 has made Knightdale more convenient and easily accessible to/from all parts of the Triangle Region than ever before. Almost overnight, Knightdale was transformed into an attractive place to live, work, play, shop, learn, raise a family, retire or just visit again and again.

The town of Zebulon has much to offer new residents. Located 24 miles east of Raleigh, Zebulon provides traditional small town living within close proximity to a bustling metropolitan area. Reasonably priced real estate, great schools, active civic clubs, numerous recreation and leisure programs, and a minor league baseball team can be found within this charming community.