Town Highlight: Youngsville

Updated April 2022

Youngsville, North Carolina, has so much to offer! Located in Franklin County, about 25 miles northeast of Raleigh, the community offers a small-town feel with a population of just over 2,000 people. Youngsville is a quaint town in the country with a homey feel and is beginning to grow within the greater Raleigh-Durham Metro area. Home values are increasing across the Triangle in today’s market, and homes in Youngsville are no exception.

More and more people are choosing to move to Youngsville, which has many new home communities popping up. Though this historic town is growing, it still maintains its small-town vibe. As a Youngsville resident, or if you’re visiting for the day, you will enjoy many local businesses that fill the historic buildings that line Main Street. You might stop by Scoops on Main and enjoy ice cream at this old fashion ice cream store. The Tin Pig Vendor Village is sure to have that unique antique or gift you have been searching for. Don’t miss Mary & Co Gifts, which features local artisans and handmade gifts. Explore Youngsville’s newest boutique, West & Main, and make sure to share your favorite finds on Instagram! Downtown Youngsville offers many wonderful shops, from health food stores, gift shops, antiques, coffee shops, restaurants, and more. There’s an opportunity to find something new at every corner. Youngsville is conveniently located near larger shopping centers and grocery stores as well.

Youngsville may feel like a small town, but it is a short 10-minute drive to Wake Forest, a 30-minute drive to downtown Raleigh, and a 40-minute drive to the Research Triangle Park. Youngsville also boarders Franklinton, North Carolina, which has many wonderful communities and amenities.

Youngsville offers a variety of home prices; some may be more affordable for young buyers than towns closer to downtown Raleigh. This makes Youngsville a great place for anyone who is looking for a home that offers more value per square foot than the nearby first-ring suburbs.

Youngsville was established as Pacific around 1839 on land owned by John “Jack” Young; the town was incorporated and renamed in 1875 to honor him after his land donation for a railroad station. The town quickly grew by 1900 due to a number of cotton gins, warehouses and tobacco crops. It has since been the epitome of an American small town with a strong farming community, and the historic buildings along Main Street are evidence of that.

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