At a Glance
Median Income
$52,083
$25,907 per capita
Home Value
$70,600
Zillow: $147,920
Median Rent
$675/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
12.9% smoking rate
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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Raleigh residents earn a median household income of $52,083 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,907. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 503 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Raleigh is $70,600 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,920. Median rent is $675/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
10.1% of adults in Raleigh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raleigh has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population238
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density120/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,083
Per Capita$25,907
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$1,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$896
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,600
Rent$675
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$147,920
Housing Units152
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,841/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation400 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute22 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Raleigh was founded in 1847.
The median home in Raleigh was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.511 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.