Raleigh-Durham leads on cost efficiency (96/100) and lags on sustainability (13/100) — Class A asking rent 36 USD/sqft/yr at 16.8% vacancy.
Composite 68.8 / 100. Raleigh-Durham leads on cost efficiency (96/100) and lags on sustainability (13/100) — Class A asking rent 36 USD/sqft/yr at 16.8% vacancy.
| Dimension | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Cost efficiency (weight 25%) | 96/100 | Class A asking rent 36 USD/sqft/yr; lower asking rent scores higher within the 30–200 USD Tier-1 band. |
| Talent depth (weight 25%) | 80/100 | Editorial talent-pool index of 80/100 reflects white-collar density and inbound migration. |
| Sustainability (weight 15%) | 13/100 | Share of Raleigh-Durham Class A stock with named ESG certification (LEED / breeam">BREEAM / WELL) blended with current vacancy as a proxy for stock turnover. |
| Transit access (weight 15%) | 91/100 | Average tier strength of 5 Class A submarkets blended with rail/metro coverage in submarket commute notes. |
| Lease flexibility (weight 20%) | 46/100 | Typical 12 months rent-free on a 10-year term; longer rent-free and shorter terms score higher. |