Rolesville, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
10,200 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
86.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
66.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$148,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
99.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$467,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$582 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$882 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
88.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wake County
1
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wake County
1
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area
1
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 39
Feb 3 1 43
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 3 0 59
May 4 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 5 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 3 0 60
Nov 3 0 51
Dec 3 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NC State Senate District 18, NC State House District 35, NC
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Schools

Sanford Creek Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Rolesville Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Thales Academy
<1 miles, W • 5 star
Rolesville Middle
1 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Living Arts College
5 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Gwinnett College
8 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Duke Health Raleigh Hospital
11 miles, W • 5 star
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
12 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Rex Hospital
16 miles, W • 5 star
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Airports

Pitt-Greenville Airport
64 miles, SE • 1 star
Piedmont Triad International Airport
84 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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