Big City Incomes - Small Town Living The new suburbia of the greater Greenville area is Winterville, according to Harry S. Dent, Jr., inThe Roaring 2000’s (Building The Wealth and Lifestyle You Deserve in The Greatest Boom in History). “In the early 1970-1980’s, many American factory towns felt the transition to overseas manufacturers. Economic growth slowed down or stopped… Now, however, many of these factory towns are booming again. Manufacturers, distributors, high technology companies, and even the military are once again investing in these towns… Cost of real estate is within their means and they can get the necessary permits. The ethics of the workers appeal to the companies. The basic facilities they need are there.” (Dent, p.245). Winterville is one of two North Carolina towns listed in Dent’s list. North Carolina is listed number seven in the top ten for projected population growth from 1995-2015. Winterville should be the exurb to choose in the greater Greenville, North Carolina area. With more affordable housing, less congestion, lower taxes, lower crime rates, and more, it is most attractive. The average home is priced at $100,000 and is owner occupied. The crime rate is one-third below the US norm.

Small University Town East Carolina University in Greenville is only four miles from Winterville. The research facilities of the University and the medical school make it attractive to biotechnology, computer software companies, and environmental sciences. The University is also known for its theater, art, and music departments which offer many cultural and sports events. Thus, Winterville is a haven for academic and progressive-minded people who also want the setting of a small town. Winterville residents enjoy the best of both worlds. Located ten minutes from the educational and healthcare hub of the Eastern North Carolina, it has a progressive local government with its modern town hall and post office. The community building and the police departments are housed in small buildings typical of such a town. Traditional churches are spread throughout the community that reflects the religious, moral and honest life of this small town.

A Great Town with Great Jobs, Amenities Down East Cooking of calabash style seafood has been a tradition for years at the Dixie Queen Restaurant. Everyone in Eastern Carolina has eaten at this family style restaurant. Winterville was named one of America’s “50 Great Small Towns with Great Jobs” by Money Magazine because of its job market and lovely Atlantic Coastal Plain climate and surroundings. The average daily temperature is 73 degrees with 219 days of sunshine each year. (www.WintervilleNC.com)

Homes A wide range of housing is available from $65,000 - $500,000 that includes patio homes such as Shamrock, Langston Farms, and Sheffield. Family subdivisions include Windsor, Winterville Crossing, Preston Trails, Canterbury, Craftwinds, and Clevewood. Waterford is a most prestigious subdivision with other such homes in Windsor and on Vernon White Road. See subdivisions featured on this web page.