At a Glance
Median Income
$82,424
$49,948 per capita
Home Value
$377,800
Zillow: $428,671
Median Rent
$1,468/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
492/100K
2,838/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.9%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
10.8% 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?
B+
3.6 / 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 $82,424 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,948. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% 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 Raleigh is $377,800 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $428,671. Median rent is $1,468/month, with 30.5% 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 1995.
Safety & Crime
Raleigh reports 492 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,838/100K. The murder rate is 4.9/100K.
Education
52.9% of adults in Raleigh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% above the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Raleigh has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population470,763
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density3,119/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,424
Per Capita$49,948
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$128,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,477
Housing
A
Home Value$377,800
Rent$1,468
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$428,671
Housing Units211,412
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent492/100K
Property2,838/100K
Murder4.9/100K
Assault362/100K
Burglary279/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,322/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation325 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.9%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+20.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed230 Mbps
EV Stations221
Libraries23
Did You Know?
Raleigh was founded in 1770.
The median home in Raleigh was built in 1995.
23.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.