About Wake County

Wake is a county in the NC State. It has a population of 1,190,275 and a population density of 1,308, which is 93% above the national average.


Wake County has a median home value of $478,514. The average rent of $1,712 is 18% below the national average rent. The average household income in Wake County is $102,918 , which is 24% above the national average of household income.

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$478,514Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,712Median Rent
$1,500 National
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Wake County's population is made up of 54% married, 33% single, 9% divorced and 4% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 32%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 28%. Homeowners make up 64% of the population in Wake County.

1,190,275Population
327,000,000 National
1,308Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
38 Median Age
38 National
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The Per Capita income in Wake County is $54,866. The Median Household Income is $102,918

$54,866Income Per Capita
$63,690 National
$102,918Median Household Income
$68,703 National
7% Poverty Rate
$10 National
3% Unemployment Rate
$4 National
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Amenities in Wake County
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$478,514Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,712Median Rent
$1,500 National
2Average Household Size

Occupancy Type

Renters
36%
Home Owners
64%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Garner crime index is 126 which is higher than the national average.

126
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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