Wake Forest, NC
Living in Wake Forest
Bikeability4
Walkability3
Commute31
Public Transit3
Affordability41
Public Safety98
Airports44
Hospitals60
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
42kPopulation+15k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
55%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black15%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate15%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree36%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$92kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Sales and office21%
Service11%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$297kMedian Home Value+$56k (2010–19)
65%Built 2000 or Later
$963Median Monthly Rent+$282 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 201312%
Built 2000 to 200941%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
LP gas1%
Utility gas58%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wake Forest
United States45
North Carolina20
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area4
Wake County3
Property Crime in Wake Forest
United States48
North Carolina30
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area8
Wake County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wake Forest
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding62
Tornado20
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wake Forest, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wake Forest, NC
St Catherine of Siena Catholic School
2 miles, SE
True Light Shines Academy
6 miles, SE
Thales Academy
7 miles, SE
Iron Academy
7 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wake Forest, NC
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
2 miles, SE
Saint Augustine's University
15 miles, S
William Peace University
15 miles, S
Meredith College
16 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wake Forest, NC
Duke Health Raleigh Hospital
12 miles, S
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
15 miles, S
Holly Hill Mental Health Services
15 miles, S
Rex Hospital
15 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Wake Forest, NC
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
16 miles, SW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
69 miles, E
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
72 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
79 miles, W