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