Wake Forest Township, NC

Living in Wake Forest Township

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 3
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 45
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Public Safety 99
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Airports 43
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 46
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Schools 50
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Residents

87k Population +28k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
52% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
77% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black18%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate16%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$93k Median Household Income +$25k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Sales and office22%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$283k Median Home Value +$57k (2010–19)
62% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$254 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 201312%
Built 2000 to 200940%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wake Forest Township

United States45
North Carolina20
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area4
Wake County3

Property Crime in Wake Forest Township

United States48
North Carolina30
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area8
Wake County6

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump44%

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 75 4 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 60 3 0
Nov 51 3 0
Dec 43 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wake Forest Township

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding62
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wake Forest Township, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Wake Forest Township, NC

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Thales Academy
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Wake Forest Township, NC

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Shaw University
14 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wake Forest Township, NC

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Rex Hospital
15 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Wake Forest Township, NC

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