Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Living in Southwest Raleigh
Bikeability54
Walkability48
Commute68
Public Transit55
Affordability100
Public Safety95
Airports43
Hospitals66
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
62kPopulation+15k (2010–19)
28 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
50%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years55%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black30%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone23%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$152kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$792Median Monthly Rent+$280 (2010–19)
35%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Southwest Raleigh
United States45
North Carolina20
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area4
Wake County3
Property Crime in Southwest Raleigh
United States48
North Carolina30
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area8
Wake County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 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 | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Southwest Raleigh
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding59
Tornado17
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
St Mary's School
2 miles, N
Cathedral School
2 miles, NE
Gethsemane Christian Sda Junior Academy
3 miles, E
Atlas International School
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Shaw University
2 miles, NE
William Peace University
3 miles, NE
Saint Augustine's University
3 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
5 miles, NE
Holly Hill Mental Health Services
5 miles, NE
Rex Hospital
5 miles, NW
Duke Health Raleigh Hospital
6 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Southwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
11 miles, NW
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
54 miles, S
Pitt-Greenville Airport
72 miles, E
Piedmont Triad International Airport
76 miles, W