At a Glance
Median Income
$148,250
$51,228 per capita
Home Value
$467,400
Zillow: $494,745
Median Rent
$982/mo
14.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
2,190/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.5%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Rolesville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rolesville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rolesville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rolesville residents earn a median household income of $148,250 , which is 97% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,228. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% 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 Rolesville is $467,400 , 66% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $494,745. Median rent is $982/month, with 14.4% 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 2013.
Safety & Crime
Rolesville reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,190/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
66.5% of adults in Rolesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(97% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rolesville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population10,200
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,455/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$148,250
Per Capita$51,228
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$128,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,477
Housing
A+
Home Value$467,400
Rent$982
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$494,745
Housing Units3,152
Rent Burden14.4%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property2,190/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault61/100K
Burglary368/100K
Health
Obesity28.7%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,322/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain52.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation421 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.5%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+26.5%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed230 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries23
Did You Know?
The median home in Rolesville was built in 2013.
28.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.9% 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.
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