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Thinking About The Raleigh, NC Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Raleigh. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

84/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB+

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

806,319

Median Home

$373K

Median Income

$79K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 806,319, Raleigh is a major NC city. Median household income is $79K with homes valued around $373K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Raleigh, NC. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$373K

Vacancy Rate

8.0%

Owner-Occupied

60%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for the largest 12 of 42 ZIP codes in Raleigh, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

27610

Area Stats

Pop: 81,219

Home Value: $233K

27616

Area Stats

Pop: 57,599

Home Value: $285K

27603

Area Stats

Pop: 53,535

Home Value: $313K

27615

Area Stats

Pop: 46,182

Home Value: $410K

27606

Area Stats

Raleigh Area Map

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Nearby Areas

Explore the areas around Raleigh — pick one to dig into its market, schools, and neighborhoods.

Clayton Area

Home: $245K13 mi away

Durham Area

Home: $336K20 mi away

Mebane Area

Home: $246K42 mi away

Wilmington Area

Home: $361K112 mi away

Charlotte Area

Home: $398K131 mi away

Schools Near Raleigh

Schools in and around Raleigh, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (6)

Brentwood Elementary

Brooks Elementary

Bugg Elementary

Conn Elementary

Creech Road Elementary

Douglas Elementary

Middle Schools (11)

Carnage Middle

Carroll Middle

Doral Academy of North Carolina

Governor Morehead School for the Blind

Longleaf School of Arts Remote Academy

Longleaf School of the Arts

NCVPS

Oberlin Middle

PreEminent Charter

RISE Southeast Raleigh Charter School

The Exploris School

High Schools (3)

Central Wake High School

Needham Broughton High

Raleigh Charter High School

Private Schools (16)

CATHEDRAL SCHOOL

DYNAMIC OPPORTUNITIES

FRANKIE LEMMON SCHOOL & DEVELOPMENT CENTER

FRIENDSHIP CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Raleigh stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB+

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 42 most populated zip codes for Raleigh and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.