Wake County

NC · Pop. 27,415 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Wake County is a suburban county in NC with a population of approximately 27,415.

$/Acre: $1,633
Property Tax: 0.84%
Growing Season: 219 days
Broadband: 76%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 38.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.84%
Local Sales Tax0.98%
Combined Sales Tax5.73%
Cost of Living Index90.4
Median Household Income$52,829
Poverty Rate24.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,633
Median Home Price$236K
Acres for Sale2269
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season219 days
Annual Rainfall43 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low26°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,680 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado3/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)199 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K416
Property Crime /100K485
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town6 miles
Nearest City29 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Ag EconomyModerate