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Knightdale
  • Suburb of Raleigh, NC

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

editorial

Knightdale is a suburb of Raleigh with a population of 18,614. Knightdale is in Wake County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Knightdale offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Knightdale there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Knightdale and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Knightdale are above average.

About

About Knightdale...
Population
18,614

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$246,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,179
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    31%
  • Own
    69%
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Knightdale Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    167.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    20.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    20.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    188.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,187.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    183.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    17%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    9%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    17%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

Working in Knightdale

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$72,118
National
$69,021

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