Raleigh, North Carolina
City Overview
As of 2007, Raleigh's population is 356,321 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 29.06 percent.
The median home cost in Raleigh is $360,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.65 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Raleigh's cost of living is 5.76% Higher than the U.S. average.
Raleigh public schools spend $4,884 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 16 students per teacher in Raleigh.
The unemployment rate in Raleigh is 3.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Raleigh jobs have Increased by 2.34 percent.
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People
The 2007 Raleigh, NC, population is 356,321. There are 3,111 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Raleigh, NC
The median age is 32.4. The US median is 37.6. 49.53% of people in Raleigh, NC, are married. 9.21% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.28 people. 18.07% of people are married, with children. 8.46% have children, but are single.
Race in Raleigh, NC
60.03% of people are white, 28.79% are black, 4.20% are asian, 0.40% are native american, and 6.63% claim 'Other'.
9.15% of the people in Raleigh, NC, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 90.85% are non-hispanic).
Raleigh People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Raleigh, NC, is 3.30%, with job growth of 2.34%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 26.42%.
Raleigh, NC Taxes
Raleigh, NC,sales tax rate is 7.00%. Income tax is 7.00%.
Raleigh, NC Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $28,646, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $52,976.
Raleigh Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.30% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 2.34% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 26.42% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 7.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $28,646 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $52,976 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 10.45% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 9.68% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.70% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.72% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 20.22% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 12.52% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 12.22% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 4.86% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.18% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.45% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 17.24% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 27.98% | 20.24% |
| Service | 12.91% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.94% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.20% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.08% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 7.64% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Raleigh, NC, is $360,000. Home appreciation is -1.65% over the last year. The median age of Raleigh, NC, real estate is 21 years.
Raleigh, NC Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 44.32% of the Raleigh, NC, population. 6.62% of houses and apartments in Raleigh, NC, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Raleigh Housing SperlingViews
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| Median Home Age | 21 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $360,000 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | -1.65% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 49.08% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 6.62% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 44.32% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $8.22 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.31% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.13% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.00% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 2.11% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 5.52% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.52% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 26.09% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 22.71% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 7.24% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 3.74% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 2.84% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.63% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 18.02% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 10.52% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 7.92% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 23.07% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 15.12% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.13% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 6.57% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 3.46% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 4.19% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 225 physicians per capita in Raleigh, NC. The US average is 170.
Raleigh, NC Health Index
Air quality in Raleigh, NC is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Raleigh, NC is 90 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 49 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Raleigh Health SperlingViews
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Crime
Raleigh, NC, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 5. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Raleigh, NC, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Raleigh Crime SperlingViews
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Climate
Raleigh, NC, gets 45 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 5 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 103.
On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Raleigh, NC. The July high is around 89 degrees. The January low is 32. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 36 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Raleigh Climate SperlingViews
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Educate
Raleigh, NC, schools spend $4,884 per student. There are 16 pupils per teacher, 717 students per librarian, and 423 children per counselor in Raleigh, NC schools.
Raleigh Education SperlingViews
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Raleigh, NC, takes 24 minutes. 79% of commuters drive their own car alone. 11% carpool with others. 2% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
Raleigh Transportation SperlingViews
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Raleigh, NC is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Raleigh, NC is more expensive.
Overall, Raleigh, NC cost of living is 105.76.
Raleigh Cost of Living SperlingViews
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Religion
43.82% of the people in Raleigh, NC are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 9.49% are Catholic; 27.91% are Protestant; 0.62% are LDS; 4.26% are another Christian faith; 0.96% in Raleigh, NC are Jewish; 0.07% are an eastern faith; 0.51% affilite with Islam.
Raleigh Religion SperlingViews
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| Percent Religious | 43.82% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 9.49% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 27.91% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.62% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 13.33% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.41% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.48% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.32% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 7.42% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 2.96% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.26% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.96% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.51% | 0.54% |
Voting
48.71% of the people in Raleigh, NC are registered as Democrats. 50.83% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.46%.
Raleigh Voting SperlingViews
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