Living in Wake County, North Carolina

Wake County is a county in North Carolina with a population of around 1,024,198, part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC MSA metro area. The main communities are Raleigh, Cary, Apex.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,807/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $477K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.7%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 53°F) and hot summers (highs around 86°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Wake County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 36 and a highly educated workforce (53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.