Wake County, NC
Living in Wake County
Bikeability19
Walkability16
Commute53
Public Transit20
Affordability51
Public Safety98
Airports42
Hospitals66
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1MPopulation+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
$81kMedian 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
$282kMedian Home Value+$59k (2010–19)
39%Built 2000 or Later
$990Median 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wake County, NC
St Mary's School
1 miles, S
Cathedral School
1 miles, SE
Oak City Academy
1 miles, E
Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Wake County, NC
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wake County, NC
Duke Health Raleigh Hospital
3 miles, NE
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
3 miles, E
Rex Hospital
4 miles, NW
Holly Hill Mental Health Services
4 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Wake County, NC
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
10 miles, NW
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
57 miles, S
Pitt-Greenville Airport
72 miles, E
Piedmont Triad International Airport
75 miles, W