In Wake, North Carolina, the median home price is $482,092, compared with the North Carolina median of $343,331; median household income is $105,768; the population is 1,178,653; schools rate 7.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 153.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Wake at a glance
Population
1,178,653
Median Household Income
$105,768
Typical Home Value
$482,092
School District Rating
7.3
Violent Crime Rate
153.0
Avg Commute Time
25.1
About Wake
Wake has a population of 1,178,653. The median home value is $482,092, 40% above the North Carolina median. Median household income is $105,768 (46% above the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Raleigh, White Oak, and Wake Forest.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Wake
20 towns, by population.
- Raleigh132,465 pop.
- White Oak119,603 pop.
- Wake Forest103,540 pop.
- St. Matthews85,867 pop.
- Neuse84,993 pop.
- Cary80,220 pop.
- St. Marys73,607 pop.
- Middle Creek65,085 pop.
- House Creek64,247 pop.
- Cedar Fork63,273 pop.
- Holly Springs57,736 pop.
- Swift Creek56,126 pop.
- Leesville43,758 pop.
- Marks Creek32,874 pop.
- Panther Branch28,878 pop.
- Bartons Creek23,539 pop.
- Meredith19,179 pop.
- Little River18,824 pop.
- Buckhorn13,819 pop.
- New Light11,020 pop.
County rankings in North Carolina
Every county in North Carolina, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- Safest Counties From Natural Disasters
- Counties With the Lowest Flood Risk
- Counties With the Lowest Wildfire Risk
- Safest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime)
- Counties With the Best School Ratings
- Counties With the Highest Household Income
- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Wake at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Wake?
- Wake has a population of 1,178,653 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Wake?
- The median home value in Wake is $482,092. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Wake?
- Median household income in Wake is $105,768 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Wake in?
- Wake is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Wake?
- Wake contains 20 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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