Central, Raleigh, NC

Living in Central

Bikeability74
Walkability86
Commute69
Public Transit63
Affordability100
Public Safety95
Airports43
Hospitals65
Colleges40
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

17kPopulation+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

$59kMedian 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

$311kMedian Home Value+$136k (2010–19)
40%Built 2000 or Later
$935Median 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

United States45
North Carolina20
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area4
Wake County3

Property Crime in Central

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)
Jan4042
Feb4331
Mar5140
Apr5930
May6740
Jun7640
Jul7950
Aug7850
Sep7140
Oct6130
Nov5230
Dec4330

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Central

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding59
Tornado17
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