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Wake County
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Wake County, centered around Raleigh, is the economic and cultural hub of North Carolina's Research Triangle region. The county offers a dynamic mix of historic sites, thriving arts and tech scenes, and abundant green spaces, catering to both urban explorers and nature enthusiasts.
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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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 38 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.
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