Raleigh-Cary Metro Area, NC
Living in the Raleigh-Cary Metro Area
Bikeability16
Walkability14
Commute46
Public Transit18
Affordability55
Public Safety97
Airports36
Hospitals59
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools27
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3MPopulation+263k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
47%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black19%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate18%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$76kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$250kMedian Home Value+$52k (2010–19)
39%Built 2000 or Later
$945Median Monthly Rent+$259 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas36%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Raleigh-Cary Metro Area
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in the Raleigh-Cary Metro Area
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump42%
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 the Raleigh-Cary Metro Area
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding60
Tornado20
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Raleigh-Cary Metro Area, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Raleigh-Cary Metro Area, NC
Kids R Kids
7 miles, S
Raleigh Christian Academy
7 miles, NW
Strategic Academy
8 miles, SW
Gethsemane Christian Sda Junior Academy
9 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Raleigh-Cary Metro Area, NC
Saint Augustine's University
9 miles, W
Shaw University
10 miles, W
William Peace University
10 miles, W
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
12 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Raleigh-Cary Metro Area, NC
Holly Hill Mental Health Services
7 miles, W
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
7 miles, W
Strategic Behavorial Center-Garner
8 miles, SW
Duke Health Raleigh Hospital
10 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Raleigh-Cary Metro Area, NC
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
20 miles, NW
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
58 miles, SW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
61 miles, E
Albert J Ellis Airport
80 miles, SE