At a Glance
Median Income
$35,833
$21,241 per capita
Home Value
$110,700
Zillow: $150,639
Median Rent
$475/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
19.8% 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?
C+
2.9 / 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 $35,833 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,241. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 196 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Raleigh is $110,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,639. Median rent is $475/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
7.2% of adults in Raleigh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raleigh has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,104
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$35,833
Per Capita$21,241
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$619M
Avg Weekly Wage$938
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,700
Rent$475
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$150,639
Housing Units442
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,495/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain61.6 in/yr
Elevation478 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute27 min
Broadband57.8%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Raleigh was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.