County
Wake County
- A+Overall Grade
- County in North Carolina
- 36 reviews
- Public SchoolsA+
- HousingA
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityA
- JobsA
- WeatherB
- Cost of LivingB-
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteB-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$265,800
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,102
National
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Wake County Rankings
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Jobs
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Median Household Income
$76,956
National
$55,322Top Public Schools Serving Wake County
Wake County 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.
I truly enjoy living in Wake County, especially in the city of Raleigh. The city is vibrant for food, entertainment, and outdoor spaces. It's also perfectly positioned between the mountains of Western North Carolina, and the beautiful North Carolina beaches, making weekend vacations an easy getaway. Aside form the attractions, Raleigh is a wonderful place to raise a family.