Wake County, North Carolina
Raleigh Real Estate and Local Guide
The capital of North Carolina and its second-largest city, anchoring the Research Triangle and known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak-lined streets. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Raleigh best.
About the area
Living in Raleigh, NC
The capital of North Carolina and part of the Research Triangle, nicknamed the "City of Oaks".
The housing market
Homes in Raleigh
- About 51% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 44% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $377,800.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Raleigh home
North Carolina State Capitol
1840 Greek Revival statehouse on Union Square and a National Historic Landmark
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
State natural sciences museum in downtown Raleigh
North Carolina Museum of Art
State art museum with a large outdoor museum park
Pullen Park
One of the oldest public parks in the United States, home to a historic 1911 Dentzel carousel
William B. Umstead State Park
Large state park with forests, lakes, and trails between Raleigh and Durham
Neighborhoods
Raleigh areas to know
Historic Oakwood
Victorian-era historic residential district near downtown
Glenwood South
Downtown entertainment and nightlife district
Five Points
Established residential neighborhood north of downtown
Hayes Barton
Historic residential district in the Five Points area
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.