The Triangle's
Best Kept Secret
Build your career in the Research Triangle. Come home to 50,000 acres of recreation, a tight-knit community, and housing you can actually afford. Henderson-Vance County offers Triangle opportunity with lakeside living—just 40 minutes from Durham, Raleigh, and RTP.
Why Henderson-Vance County?
Triangle opportunity meets lakeside living—where your career and your life both thrive.
LIVE LARGE FOR LESS
Space to Breathe. Room to Grow.
Picture it: A three-bedroom home on a spacious lot, where your kids have a real yard to play in and you finally have space for that workshop or garden you've been dreaming about. A driveway where you can park, neighbors you know by name, and a mortgage that's affordable. This isn't a fantasy—it's Henderson-Vance County.
Median Home Prices — Triangle Area
| Location | Median Price |
|---|---|
| Vance County City of Henderson |
$243,500 |
| Raleigh | $420,000 |
| Durham | $441,250 |
| Wake Forest | $457,500 |
| Cary | $600,000 |
Source: Redfin, October 2025
First-time buyers can enter the market without draining their savings. Growing families get real yards and room for everyone to have their own space.
Learn More About Our CommunityLIVE BY THE LAKE
Your Weekend Starts at Your Doorstep
Most people spend their weekends driving to the lake. You just drive home. Kerr Lake's 50,000 acres make it one of the largest recreational lakes in the Southeast, drawing over 1 million visitors annually—including anglers who come for world-class fishing on America's #1 crappie lake.
Whether you're casting for the next world record, launching your boat from one of eight access areas, or simply enjoying a sunset cruise with family, your outdoor oasis is close to home. With 800 miles of shoreline and everything from swimming to hiking, Kerr Lake offers the recreational lifestyle Triangle residents drive hours to find—except you're already home.
Explore Kerr LakeCULTURE CLOSE TO HOME
Small Town Character, Serious Arts Scene
Henderson surprises people. Walk downtown and you'll find a revitalized historic district listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. But the real showstopper is McGregor Hall—a stunning, 1,000-seat performing arts center that hosts theatre productions, concerts, and performances throughout the year.
Beyond McGregor Hall, Henderson offers the relaxed pace and genuine community feel that drew people to small towns in the first place. Neighbors know each other. The annual antique car show attracts 40,000 people downtown. More than 60 civic organizations mean it's easy to get involved and make a difference.
When you want more, Durham's renowned Durham Performing Arts Center is just 43 minutes away. But most weekends, you'll find you already have what you need right here.
Discover Arts & CultureWORK TRIANGLE. LIVE LAKESIDE.
The Commute that Pays Off
Henderson-Vance County sits in the sweet spot—close enough to access Triangle opportunities, far enough to escape Triangle prices and traffic. Whether you work at Duke, in Research Triangle Park, or downtown Durham or Raleigh, you're looking at a 40-minute to one-hour commute against traffic.
Commute times from Henderson:
• Research Triangle Park: 44 minutes
• Duke University/Durham: 43 minutes
• Downtown Raleigh: 50 minutes
• State government offices: 1 hour
The Triangle built your career. Henderson builds your life. And at just 40 minutes away, you get the best of both without choosing between them.
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Henderson-Vance County offers the life you've been looking for—affordability, recreation, community, and career access all in one place.
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