Wake County
- County in North Carolina
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Wake County
- County in North Carolina
- Rating 4.29 out of 5 45 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Housinggrade A
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade A
- Weathergrade B
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B minus
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Median Home Value
$281,700
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,150
National
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Wake County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault62national 282.7
- Murder0.5national 6.1
- Rape7national 40.7
- Robbery29.7national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary232.1national 500.1
- Theft1,189.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft51.8national 284
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Median Household Income
$80,591
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Wake County
- grade A+
Raleigh Charter High School
- Rating 4.48 out of 5 198 reviews
- grade A+
Green Hope High School
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 472 reviews
- grade A+
Panther Creek High School
- Rating 3.9 out of 5 518 reviews
- grade A+
Wake NC State University STEM Early College High School
- Rating 4.21 out of 5 39 reviews
- grade A+
William G. Enloe High School
- Rating 3.74 out of 5 709 reviews
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This is a rapidly growing community with plenty of fun, safe opportunities to explore! There are parks, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, churches, community events, and much more. It is a short distance from Raliegh and Durham but is still small-town living. There is a perfect harmony of activities for all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. It is home to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and very close to Wake Technical Community College, NC State, and UNC-Chapel Hill. There are four moderate seasons to enjoy as well as relative close proximity to the NC mountains and beaches. From a small coffee shop to big city living, Wake County has it all.
My name is Kimberly Noriega. I am currently a Puerto-Rican high school senior at Wake Forest High, and in dual enrollment courses at Wake Technical College. I’ve lived here for roughly 4 years and loved each and every one of them. Wake County is an amazing area to live in. There are so many events, shopping plazas, good restaurants, and places of entertainment. Bored? No problem, go to downtown Wake Forest! After school, I sometimes go with my friends to downtown Wake Forest and bowl, play pool at Shorty’s, and take a stroll through the beautiful town.
One thing I would like to seek change in is keeping Wake County’s trees and environments for animals. Currently, there is deforestation in Wake Forest. It is saddening to see new apartments and corporations being built on top of forests thriving with plant and animal life.
One thing I would like to seek change in is keeping Wake County’s trees and environments for animals. Currently, there is deforestation in Wake Forest. It is saddening to see new apartments and corporations being built on top of forests thriving with plant and animal life.
Raleigh has a lot to offer! Restaurants, shopping, job opportunities, universities, and nature sites.