Raleigh, NC

Living in Raleigh

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 26
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 34
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 44
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 45
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Schools 39
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Residents

464k Population +82k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
51% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
56% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black28%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate16%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$67k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$248k Median Home Value +$45k (2010–19)
36% Built 2000 or Later
$964 Median Monthly Rent +$269 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas43%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Raleigh

United States45
North Carolina20
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area4
Wake County3

Property Crime in Raleigh

United States48
North Carolina30
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area8
Wake County6

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump32%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 4 2
Feb 43 3 1
Mar 51 4 0
Apr 60 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 Raleigh

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding61
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Raleigh, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Raleigh, NC

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The Trilogy School
0 miles, E
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St David's School
1 miles, SW
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St Timothys School
1 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Raleigh, NC

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Meredith College
3 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Raleigh, NC

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Rex Hospital
4 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Raleigh, NC

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