Wake Forest, NC
Wake County County · North Carolina
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Wake Forest based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Wake Forest
National Avg
North Carolina Avg
Population: 68Income: 81Home Value: 44Safety: 100Education: 55Median Age: 65Climate: 50Cost of Living: 84
Quick Stats
Population
51,199
2023 ACS
Median Income
$120,777
2023
Median Home Value
$435,000
2023
Median Rent
$1,458
2023
Median Age
38.8
Unemployment
4.5%
Cost of Living Index
168.4
100 = national avg
Wake Forest, NC is a city in Wake County County, North Carolina. With a population of 51,199, it is one of the communities in North Carolina. The median household income is $120,777. The median home value is $435,000, and the median rent is $1,458. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Wake Forest.
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