Wake County, NC

Living in Wake County

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 16
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 51
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 45
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Schools 45
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Residents

1.1M Population +219k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
53% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black20%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate15%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree20%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$81k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$282k Median Home Value +$59k (2010–19)
39% Built 2000 or Later
$990 Median Monthly Rent +$282 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas42%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wake County

United States45
North Carolina20

Property Crime in Wake County

United States48
North Carolina30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump37%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 4 2
Feb 43 3 1
Mar 51 4 0
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 78 5 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 61 3 0
Nov 52 3 0
Dec 43 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wake County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding62
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wake County, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Wake County, NC

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St Mary's School
1 miles, S
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Cathedral School
1 miles, SE
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Oak City Academy
1 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Wake County, NC

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Shaw University
1 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wake County, NC

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Rex Hospital
4 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Wake County, NC

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