Raleigh, NC
Population 470,763 · Raleigh-Cary, NC MSA. Moving to or from Raleigh? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
470,763
Cost of living (RPP)
98.157
Annual avg temp
61°F
Typical home
$433,996
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $82,424 |
| Median age | 34.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.5% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $377,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,468/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.39 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 98.157 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 88.96, goods 96.621, services 103.476. Source: BEA, Raleigh-Cary, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
61°F
January low
32°F
July high
91°F
Annual snow
4.5"
Annual precipitation 49.4". Station: RALEIGH STATE UNIV, NC US (4.3 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$433,996
ZHVI YoY
-2.3%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,568/mo
ZORI YoY
+0.2%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Raleigh, NC
Total employment (MSA)
702,580
Median wage (annual)
$48,800
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 82,880 | $43,660 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 75,400 | $39,140 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 60,210 | $28,910 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 57,420 | $35,780 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 56,150 | $79,300 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Cary, NC 15 mi · 25 min Durham, NC 25 mi · 33 min Fayetteville, NC 75 mi · 1h 33m Greensboro, NC 80 mi · 1h 40m High Point, NC 91 mi · 1h 54m Winston-Salem, NC 105 mi · 2h 7m Wilmington, NC 132 mi · 2h 29m Concord, NC 149 mi · 2h 52m Richmond, VA 154 mi · 3h 11m Charlotte, NC 166 mi · 3h 16m