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Area Overview
Wayne County provides a unique living environment in which urban amenities are available in a small town atmosphere. Here you can enjoy the arts, shopping, and a variety of dining experiences while living at a gentler pace among friendly neighbors.
Goldsboro is located midway between Raleigh/Durham and the coast. A short drive from Goldsboro you can enjoy a day at the beach or go metropolitan and spend some time in Raleigh. Ranked Top 10 by Money Magazine's Most Livable Cities Survey, Goldsboro and Wayne County are great places to live.
Goldsboro is home to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is home to the 4th Fighter Wing, which houses an amazing fleet of F-15 E's. The base and the community share a warm relationship and many of our military families decide to make Goldsboro their home upon retiring.
Wayne County residents enjoy close proximity to many vacation spots. The beaches of North Carolina are less than two hours to the east, and ski resorts are less than four hours to the west. A four hour drive away choose from Washington DC, or Myrtle Beach, SC.
The cost of living is moderate and reasonably priced homes are available for newcomers moving to the area.
Goldsboro/Wayne County is a growing area and has attracted many new businesses including chain store and restaurants. The area is also home to many professional people and retired families who chose the area for its quality of life. Goldsboro/Wayne County is home to four membership Country Clubs, a public golf course, a Family Y, a Community Arts Council, and much more.
Wayne County’s local industry and manufacturing result in products ranging from bread, tortillas, and poultry feed to automobile parts and electric transformers.
The climate in Wayne County is characterized by warm summers and moderate winters. The average temperature is about 62 degrees. Annual precipitation is about 50 inches of rainfall per year, with the major portion occurring in the late spring and summer.
The combination of a mild climate, a freeze-free growing season of about 225 days and a wide range of soil types contribute to a highly productive agricultural area.
Wayne County Public School System is one of the largest school systems in southeastern North Carolina! We serve over 19,100 students in kindergarten through 12th grade and our goal is to provide a quality education for each student. We are proud of our 31 schools and the opportunities they offer to students. Wayne County Public Schools has a reputation for academic excellence, active parental and community involvement, and sound fiscal management.
Those of us who live here are proud to call it home. You will love it here too.
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