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Raleigh, NC
Raleigh · Wake County · NC 27605
Updated June 19, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$425K
Median Price
48/100
Walk Score
7.2/10
Schools
6 min
to Raleigh, NC
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
B-Schools
72/100
D+Quietness
50/100
ACommute
100/100
DWalkability
48/100
WYLT Score62/100
Our Take
The neighborhood offers solid schools and a close commute to downtown Raleigh, but it’s car‑dependent, expensive for the average income, and has emerging safety concerns. It could work for families or professionals who value proximity, but you’ll face higher costs and a higher risk of hate‑related incidents.
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The Good
- ✓High‑rated public schools (average 7.2/10),
- ✓Median home values near $425k suggest future appreciation,
- ✓Walk score 48 gives decent, but not great, local access,
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X) protects against water damage
Real Talk
- !High cost of living: median rent $1,509 vs. median income $62k,
- !Car dependence limits mobility for those without a vehicle,
- !Recent reports of hate incidents and vandalism raise safety concerns,
- !Noise and traffic from nearby major roads can reduce quietness
- $Elevated property taxes for Raleigh residents
- $HOA fees in some subdivisions
- $Insurance premiums for higher home values
Best For
Families with school‑age kidsProfessionals working downtown who can driveStudents in nearby universitiesRemote workers who prefer a short commute
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Raleigh, NC
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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