Southern coastal North Carolina, specifically Brunswick Couty, looks amazing but before you decide to move there, here are some things you MUST know.

Below is a list of reasons not to move to North Carolina. There's a brief explanation of each item on the list. You can click an item to view more detailed information on the issue.

• • Dangerous Water Quality - Do not drink the tap water in Brunswick County, NC. It contains forever chemicals (PFAS). A post on Nextdoor.com sums it up "...undrinkable poisoned water... This info would have stopped me [from moving here]." Read more about #1 reason why not move to North Carolina
  • Minimal Medical Care
  • Lack of Pet care, vets
  • Minimal stores
  • Insufficient infrastructure
  • Alligators
  • Conservative
  • Displaced wildlife
  • Flooding
  • Septic, Sewage
  • School quality
  • Allergens
  • Humidity, mold
  • Burning
  • Jobs
  • Lack of culture
  • Vacationers - golf carts
  • Lack of parking at beach
  • Lack of good restaurants
  • Winter