Wake County

City in North Carolina, United States

Overview

Wake County is a city in United States.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
1,129,410
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.79°, -78.65°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,592
Local Cost
$2,160
Local Income
$4,600
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
15.3°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
4.8°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
-18.3°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1186 mm
Internet Speed
414 Mbps
Upload
215 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
108
Coworking
0
Cafes
26
Nightlife
45
Parks
37
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RDU
Distance
16 km

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Sources: Ookla | Teleport | OpenStreetMap · Last updated: 2025