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Wake Forest, NC
North Carolina · Wake County · Raleigh-Cary Metro
Wake Forest is a mid-size city in North Carolina with a population of 51,199. Residents earn $120,777 per year, which is 61% above the national average.
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/5.0
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51,199
Population
2,575/sq mi density
$120,777
Median Income
$49,241 per capita
$435,000
Home Value
$507,778 Zillow
$1,458
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
52
Violent Crime/100K
852 property/100K
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Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$120,777 median income, 3.1% unemployment
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Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$435,000 home value, $1,458/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
52 violent crimes/100K (86% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.8% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
2
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers Near Wake Forest, NC
2 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Wake Forest, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| C.C. Crittenden | 1902 - 1969. Marker is on N. Main Street, 0.1 miles south of W. Walnut Ave., on the right when traveling south. |
| Wake Forest University | Marker is at the intersection of Front Street (Alternate U.S. 1) and East Roosevelt Avenue (Business North Carolina Highway 98), on the right when traveling south on Front Street. |