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Rolesville
  • Suburb of Raleigh, NC
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Raleigh

Rolesville

#3 in Best Places to Buy a House in Raleigh Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C
    Rolesville is a suburb of Raleigh with a population of 8,995. Rolesville is in Wake County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Rolesville offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Rolesville there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Rolesville and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Rolesville are highly rated.
    About Rolesville...
    Population
    8,995
    Suburb of
    Raleigh
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $357,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $890
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      13%
    • Own
      87%
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    Rolesville Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      41.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      93
      500.1
    • Theft
      392.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      21.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      20%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      3%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      21%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      6%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $127,575
    National
    $69,021
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