Housing by town in Wake County, North Carolina
Wake County, North Carolina has 12 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,623 (±$16) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,150 in 2015–2019 (+41.1%; Up after inflation).
Holly Springs has the highest median gross rent ($2,021) and Rolesville the lowest ($1,085).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,623 (±$16)
- Households that rent
- 35.9%
- Median household income
- $105,768
- Places
- 12
Cities, towns and townships in Wake County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex | $1,902 | 23.5% | $144,135 | $576,100 | $4,001 |
| Cary | $1,738 | 33.4% | $134,905 | $580,200 | $4,142 |
| Fuquay-Varina | $1,720 | 25.8% | $115,497 | $451,500 | $3,141 |
| Garner | $1,549 | 36.8% | $78,756 | $355,000 | $2,673 |
| Holly Springs | $2,021 | 19.4% | $135,578 | $535,800 | $4,087 |
| Knightdale | $1,674 | 35.3% | $103,220 | $380,100 | $2,828 |
| Morrisville | $1,858 | 54.6% | $125,396 | $518,800 | $4,078 |
| Raleigh | $1,572 | 49.3% | $85,395 | $415,800 | $3,048 |
| Rolesville | $1,085 | 7.5% | $149,565 | $535,000 | $4,273 |
| Wake Forest | $1,596 | 26.0% | $123,802 | $474,500 | $3,853 |
| Wendell | $1,457 | 21.8% | $95,787 | $330,500 | $2,396 |
| Zebulon | $1,109 | 37.3% | $79,112 | $320,700 | $2,505 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,800 | $46,350 | $74,100 |
| 2 people | $31,800 | $52,950 | $84,700 |
| 3 people | $35,750 | $59,550 | $95,300 |
| 4 people | $39,700 | $66,150 | $105,850 |
| 5 people | $42,900 | $71,450 | $114,350 |
| 6 people | $46,100 | $76,750 | $122,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $82,050 | $131,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $87,350 | $139,750 |
How the places in Wake County rank across North Carolina
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Police departments in Wake County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake County Sheriff's Office | 193,737 | 256 | 1,002 |
| Holly Springs Police Department | 50,637 | 45 | 359 |
| Fuquay-Varina Police Department | 49,846 | 38 | 228 |
| Garner Police Department | 41,639 | 173 | 1,299 |
| Knightdale Police Department | 22,474 | 45 | 513 |
| Wendell Police Department | 19,206 | 19 | 196 |
| Rolesville Police Department | 12,459 | 10 | 42 |
| Zebulon Police Department | 11,612 | 44 | 253 |
No county-wide total is published here: the residents the FBI counts for these departments do not match the Census Bureau’s count for the county (a department here also serves another county, or a state police troop is listed here), so a total would not be accurate.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Wake County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27587 | 82,886 | $1,544 | $497,800 | $133,743 | 19.0% |
| 27610 | 81,419 | $1,449 | $293,000 | $67,932 | 40.0% |
| 27519 | 69,836 | $1,952 | $670,900 | $165,586 | 30.9% |
| 27616 | 63,520 | $1,659 | $349,300 | $83,565 | 44.0% |
| 27529 | 55,242 | $1,464 | $355,500 | $85,716 | 28.9% |
| 27603 | 53,972 | $1,547 | $383,200 | $90,484 | 38.6% |
| 27502 | 48,530 | $1,909 | $550,900 | $143,922 | 18.4% |
| 27540 | 47,771 | $1,947 | $522,500 | $128,989 | 19.4% |
| 27513 | 46,979 | $1,617 | $519,800 | $121,989 | 36.1% |
| 27615 | 46,019 | $1,612 | $479,000 | $112,754 | 27.6% |
| 27606 | 45,444 | $1,432 | $457,900 | $78,371 | 62.2% |
| 27613 | 45,235 | $1,628 | $520,600 | $123,966 | 30.2% |
| 27604 | 44,514 | $1,480 | $349,200 | $70,375 | 45.2% |
| 27612 | 41,952 | $1,620 | $529,000 | $95,988 | 46.4% |
| 27560 | 40,792 | $1,840 | $508,200 | $118,417 | 58.9% |
| 27609 | 35,573 | $1,474 | $471,200 | $83,065 | 50.2% |
| 27614 | 34,226 | $1,647 | $577,400 | $128,834 | 29.0% |
| 27545 | 34,163 | $1,652 | $346,900 | $91,527 | 29.5% |
| 27511 | 33,221 | $1,515 | $456,000 | $107,860 | 33.1% |
| 27597 | 30,184 | $997 | $312,500 | $84,625 | 19.9% |
| 27591 | 29,838 | $1,341 | $312,400 | $85,224 | 20.0% |
| 27607 | 28,438 | $1,610 | $707,800 | $96,775 | 56.0% |
| 27539 | 25,878 | $1,885 | $565,600 | $145,947 | 16.9% |
| 27592 | 21,114 | $948 | $358,900 | $104,252 | 11.3% |
| 27617 | 20,237 | $1,736 | $489,600 | $110,034 | 57.2% |
| 27518 | 19,735 | $1,681 | $632,200 | $123,488 | 33.9% |
| 27608 | 12,604 | $1,878 | $977,400 | $162,188 | 23.8% |
| 27601 | 9,905 | $1,550 | $579,500 | $71,350 | 74.0% |
| 27571 | 9,095 | $1,085 | $495,100 | $131,139 | 8.6% |
| 27605 | 6,286 | $1,668 | $540,000 | $71,096 | 70.6% |
| 27695 | 1,993 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Wake County
Which place in Wake County has the highest rent?
Holly Springs has the highest median gross rent, $2,021 (±$111) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Wake County has the lowest rent?
Rolesville has the lowest median gross rent, $1,085 (±$808) a month.
What is the median rent in Wake County, North Carolina?
The median gross rent in Wake County is $1,623 (±$16) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wake County, North Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wake County, North Carolina
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Raleigh-Cary, NC MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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