At a Glance
Median Income
$67,725
$22,741 per capita
Violent Crime
184/100K
3,818/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
72.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Raleigh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Raleigh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Raleigh a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Raleigh residents earn a median household income of $67,725 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,741. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,212 business establishments, including 669 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Raleigh reports 184 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,818/100K.
Education
25.1% of adults in Raleigh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
72.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raleigh has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population699
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,725
Per Capita$22,741
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$20,939M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$285,138
Housing Units336
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
F
Violent184/100K
Property3,818/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,032/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain51.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation70 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+72.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Raleigh was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 669 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.
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