At a Glance
Median Income
$91,638
$41,086 per capita
Home Value
$331,900
Zillow: $363,989
Median Rent
$1,573/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
195/100K
2,943/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.2%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
12.9% smoking rate
How Knightdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Knightdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Knightdale a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Knightdale residents earn a median household income of $91,638 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,086. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,997 business establishments, including 2,765 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Knightdale is $331,900 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,989. Median rent is $1,573/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Safety & Crime
Knightdale reports 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,943/100K.
Education
44.2% of adults in Knightdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Knightdale has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population19,532
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density2,028/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born12.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,638
Per Capita$41,086
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$128,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,477
Housing
A+
Home Value$331,900
Rent$1,573
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$363,989
Housing Units7,714
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent195/100K
Property2,943/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,322/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.8 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation258 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed230 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries23
Did You Know?
Knightdale was founded in 1927.
The median home in Knightdale was built in 2005.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
12.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 230 Mbps.
There are 2,765 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 91 fatal vehicle crashes.