West Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Living in West Raleigh
Bikeability47
Walkability43
Commute72
Public Transit53
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports44
Hospitals69
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
73kPopulation+17k (2010–19)
29 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
44%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years55%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian10%
Black19%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household44%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone23%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$197kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$922Median Monthly Rent+$291 (2010–19)
27%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached25%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas25%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Raleigh
United States45
North Carolina20
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area4
Wake County3
Property Crime in West Raleigh
United States48
North Carolina30
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area8
Wake County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (56%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump31%
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 West Raleigh
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding60
Tornado17
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Learn With the Best School, Inc
1 miles, S
The Raleigh School
1 miles, NW
The Raleigh School
1 miles, NW
Atlas International School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Rex Hospital
2 miles, N
Wakemed, Cary Hospital
5 miles, SW
Duke Health Raleigh Hospital
6 miles, NE
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
7 miles, E
Airports
Airports near West Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
8 miles, NW
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
56 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
72 miles, W
Pitt-Greenville Airport
75 miles, E