People enjoying the weather in downtown Fayetteville recently shared their thoughts on the city not making a list of the top 50 places people dream of living.
According to a survey conducted by DeskUp, the top three cities worldwide that people dream of living in include Dubai, Amsterdam and New York City.
The only North Carolina city cracking the top 50 was Charlotte, which ranked 13th.
Here’s what residents had to say last weekend about their dream destination and the survey results.
‘I like North Carolina’
C.J. Stephenson, 17, of Linden, said her dream is to live in the Appalachian Mountains in western North Carolina, so she can stay in the state.
But she’s content where she is now, she said.
“It’s a lot more affordable than most places,” Stephenson said. “I’d be completely happy living here the rest of my life.”
‘I’ve seen a lot of improvements’
Jon Reisher, 36, of Hope Mills, said his dream city would be Pittsburgh because of its mixture of city environment and small-town feel.
He said Fayetteville is becoming his dream city.