Wake Forest, NC

Living in Wake Forest

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 3
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 41
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 44
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 47
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Schools 57
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Residents

42k Population +15k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
55% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
75% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black15%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate15%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree36%
Graduate degree18%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$92k Median Household Income +$23k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Sales and office21%
Service11%

Commute

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

Housing

$297k Median Home Value +$56k (2010–19)
65% Built 2000 or Later
$963 Median Monthly Rent +$282 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 201312%
Built 2000 to 200941%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity41%
LP gas1%
Utility gas58%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wake Forest

United States45
North Carolina20
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area4
Wake County3

Property Crime in Wake Forest

United States48
North Carolina30
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area8
Wake County6

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 39 4 1
Feb 43 3 1
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 77 5 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 60 3 0
Nov 51 3 0
Dec 42 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wake Forest

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding62
Tornado20
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wake Forest, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wake Forest, NC

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Thales Academy
7 miles, SE
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Iron Academy
7 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Wake Forest, NC

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Meredith College
16 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wake Forest, NC

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Rex Hospital
15 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Wake Forest, NC

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