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Wake Forest, NC
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Population: 46,387
Home Price: $328,200
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Overview
Wake Forest is a small city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 46,387. Wake Forest has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
31.3 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Wake Forest, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Wake Forest
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$43,601
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$104,006
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Wake Forest
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
38.6
43.3
42.3
Gender
Wake Forest
North Carolina
United States
Male
48.6%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
51.4%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Wake Forest
North Carolina
United States
White
70.4%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
17.8%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
2.3%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
2.7%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.7%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Wake Forest
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$328,200
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,126
$682
$801
Family Households
60.5%
60.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
23.5%
23.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
71.3%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
28.7%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Wake Forest
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1.9%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
13.3%
13.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
17.1%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.8%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
35.5%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Wake Forest
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
59.9%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
65.4%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Wake Forest
North Carolina
United States
Murder
2.2
7.8
3.0
Rape
6.5
49.1
38.0
Robbery
8.7
72.2
40.7
Assault
34.7
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Wake Forest
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
71.5
751.0
336.1
Theft
745.5
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
34.7
184.7
167.1
Arson
0.0
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Wake Forest, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
personal chef
beer
chef
craft beer
hot dogs
beer wine
cigars
pizza
cooking
plant based diet
animal fats
pie
craft cocktails
biscui
wine
fresh baked
cheese
scratchmade
sweet tea
popeyes
go deacs
high school football
country music
college football
college basketball
chicago sports
football
philadelphia sports
fantasy sports
basketball
video games
baseball
fantasy football
hockey player
soccer
ncaa basketball
athletic
teams
hockey
beer league
inspired by
fine art
home decor
visual art
art exhibit
art prints
composer
paintings
textile
photography
craft
creative
creative arts
abstract
comic
nfts
acrylic paintings
nft
commissions
artists
spending time
video games
philly sports phan
fine cigars
horror movies
movies tv
gamer otaku
road trips
photography
books
cigars
anime
switch fc
movies comics
lightning buccaneers
fantasyscifihorror
gardening cooking
adventures
vintage antiques
outdoors
sports
marketing
digital marketing
technology science
marketing advertising
movies tv
photography
creative
pro wrestling
arts
tv
executive producer
communications
outdoor
classic rock
corporate
awardwinning
gaming
educational
television
sports
space
photography
summer
arts
outdoor adventures
winter
air conditioning
yearround
landscapes
fly fishing
boating
pool
premier destination
beach
cycling
gardening
nature
hiking
mountains
home decor
old navy
shop online
free shipping
gift shop
online store
wegmans
furniture
etsy shop
drive thru
grocery store
brands
starbucks
ulta
handmade
merch
farmers market
antiques
walm
yard sale
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