Wake Forest Township, NC
Living in Wake Forest Township
Bikeability4
Walkability3
Commute31
Public Transit6
Affordability45
Public Safety99
Airports43
Hospitals60
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
87kPopulation+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
$93kMedian 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
$283kMedian Home Value+$57k (2010–19)
62%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wake Forest Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wake Forest Township, NC
Thales Academy
2 miles, SE
True Light Shines Academy
3 miles, NE
St Catherine of Siena Catholic School
3 miles, NW
Commission Leadership Academy
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Wake Forest Township, NC
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
3 miles, NW
Saint Augustine's University
13 miles, SW
William Peace University
13 miles, SW
Shaw University
14 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wake Forest Township, NC
Duke Health Raleigh Hospital
10 miles, SW
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
12 miles, SW
Holly Hill Mental Health Services
12 miles, SW
Rex Hospital
15 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Wake Forest Township, NC
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
17 miles, W
Pitt-Greenville Airport
65 miles, E
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
69 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
82 miles, W