Wake County, North Carolina
Wendell Real Estate and Local Guide
A small Wake County town east of Raleigh that markets itself as Small Town, Big Charm. Once a sleepy suburb, it has become one of North Carolina's fastest-growing communities. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Wendell best.
About the area
Living in Wendell, NC
Ranked North Carolina's fastest-growing town in recent Census estimates, with its population more than doubling since 2020.
The housing market
Homes in Wendell
- About 74% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 88.4% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $316,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Wendell home
Wendell Commercial Historic District
Downtown commercial district on the National Register of Historic Places
Wendell Boulevard Historic District
Residential historic district on the National Register of Historic Places
J. Ashley Wall Town Square
Downtown public square and gathering space
Wendell Park
The town's largest park, with athletic fields, a disc golf course, dog park, and community center
Hollybrook Park
18.89-acre neighborhood park opened in 2025 with inclusive and adventure playgrounds and a nature trail
Neighborhoods
Wendell areas to know
Wendell Falls
Large master-planned community on the town's edge
Lizard Lick
Adjacent unincorporated community sharing the Wendell ZIP code
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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.