Raleigh, NC

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Let’s start with the basics: Raleigh, NC is located in Wake County and it has a population of 471,317. What about cost of living in Raleigh, NC? The median income in Raleigh, NC is $65,704 and the median home value is $261,127.

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Affordable Places To Live In Raleigh

Median Household Income

^$65,704

Median Home Value

^$261,127

Housing Affordability Index

124

Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)

17.50^%

Education & Career Opportunities In Raleigh

Unemployment Rate

3.10^%

Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher

52.60^%

Percent of Population in the Workforce

70.70^%

Food Scene in Raleigh

44.20^%

Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months

Restaurants per Capita

25.30

Percent of Adults who Dined Out

54.70^%

Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out

^$1,283.00

Food Scenes

11 World-Class Wine Lists in Unexpected Places

Love Where You Live In Raleigh

Volunteerism Rate

18.70^%

Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization

Voting

53.00^%

Of Adults Voted in Last Election

Local Participation

6.60^%

Adults Served on a Local Committee

Diversity Index

68.70

Health in Raleigh

87.90^%

Of Population Has Health Insurance

16.60^%

Of Population Jogged in the Past Year

Hospitals per Capita

0.17

27.60^%

Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Raleigh

Average Mortgage Amount

^$987.60

Median Rent

^$868

51.60^%

Of Homes Owned

48.40^%

Of Homes Rented

Experiences & Adventures In Raleigh

9.90^%

Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year

13.00^%

Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year

13.80^%

Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year

18.80^%

Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year