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Raleigh
  • City in North Carolina
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Raleigh

#18 in Best Cities to Raise a Family in America
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Raleigh is a city in North Carolina with a population of 462,219. Raleigh is in Wake County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Raleigh offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Raleigh there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Raleigh and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Raleigh are highly rated.
    About Raleigh...
    Population
    462,219
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $285,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,237
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      48%
    • Own
      52%
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    Raleigh Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      322.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      34.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      101.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      276.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,638.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      282.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Raleigh

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,996
    National
    $69,021
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