Central, Raleigh, NC
Living in Central
Bikeability
74
Walkability
86
Commute
69
Public Transit
63
Affordability
100
Public Safety
95
Airports
43
Hospitals
65
Colleges
40
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
68
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
17k
Population
+3.6k (2010–19)
33 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+17% (2010–19)
37%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years43%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black44%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household37%
Householder living alone49%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$59k
Median Household Income
+$35k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
+15% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van73%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$311k
Median Home Value
+$136k (2010–19)
40%
Built 2000 or Later
$935
Median Monthly Rent
+$490 (2010–19)
22%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached31%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later19%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity71%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas27%
Crime
Violent Crime in Central
6
United States45
North Carolina20
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area4
Wake County3
Property Crime in Central
9
United States48
North Carolina30
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area8
Wake County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump29%
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 Central
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding59
Tornado17
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Central, Raleigh, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Central, Raleigh, NC
Cathedral School
0 miles, N
St Mary's School
1 miles, NW
Oak City Academy
2 miles, NE
Gethsemane Christian Sda Junior Academy
3 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Central, Raleigh, NC
Shaw University
0 miles, SE
William Peace University
1 miles, N
Saint Augustine's University
1 miles, NE
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
2 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Central, Raleigh, NC
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
3 miles, E
Holly Hill Mental Health Services
3 miles, E
Duke Health Raleigh Hospital
4 miles, N
Rex Hospital
5 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Central, Raleigh, NC
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
11 miles, NW
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
56 miles, S
Pitt-Greenville Airport
71 miles, E
Piedmont Triad International Airport
76 miles, W