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As part of the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, we’re all about access. Access to talent and technology. Access to fast-growing markets. And access to a jaw-dropping network of resources designed to help people and companies prosper.
Access fuels our region’s growth—and enables our residents to accomplish amazing things. And the best part about access? It’s open to anyone who wants it. Join us.
When global firm Infosys was looking for a location for one of its four new U.S. technology and innovation hubs, Wake County was a clear choice. Read more >
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By Brooks Rainwater for TechCrunch Great places don't rise from a blank slate - they use unique assets to build up what's special about the community, rather than seeking to recreate success from elsewhere. This is a recurring story; cities that succeed - from Boston and Seattle, to… Read more >
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USA Today reports that Raleigh is the third best place in the country for job seekers based on a study by Indeed.com, an employment search engine. Indeed ranked metro areas across the country in four categories: job market favorability, salary weighted for cost of living, and employee … Read more >
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Wake County is home to 13 communities, each with its own distinct character. To learn more about each of the communities, click on our interactive map.
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Population growth: 430,630 (2013).
56% growth from 2000 - 2013.
Educational attainment: 58.5% received
their bachelors degree or higher.
Median household income: $66,006
Median home price: $229,000
Unemployment rate: 5.3%
Population growth: 46,068 (2015).
128% growth from 2000 - 2015
Educational attainment: 61.8% received
their bachelors degree or higher.
Median household income: $89,475
Median home price: $258,500
Unemployment rate: 5.3% (Wake County)
Population growth: 149,513 (2013).
58% growth from 2000 - 2013.
Educational attainment: 62.2% received
their bachelors degree or higher.
Median household income: $90,250
Median home price: $303,700
Unemployment rate: 5.3% (Wake County)
Population growth: 23,655 (2015).
188% growth from 2000 - 2015.
Educational attainment: 58.5% received
their bachelors degree or higher.(Wake County)
Median household income: $59,897
Median home price: $209,450
Unemployment rate: 5.3% (Wake County)
Population growth: 27,814 (2014).
57% growth since 2000.
Educational attainment: 58.5% received
their bachelor’s degree or higher. (Wake County)
Median household income: $60,842
Median home price: $165,600
Unemployment rate: 5.3% (Wake County)
Population growth: 31,391 (2015).
242% growth from 2000 - 2015.
Educational attainment: 58.5% received
their bachelors degree or higher.(Wake County)
Median household income: $89,644
Median home price: $236,300
Unemployment rate: 5.3% (Wake County)
Population growth: 13,291 (2013).
123% growth from 2000 - 2013.
Educational attainment: 58.5% received
their bachelors degree or higher. (Wake County)
Median household income: $71,066
Median home price: $168,800
Unemployment rate: 5.3% (Wake County)
Population growth: 21,932 (2013).
321% growth from 2000 - 2013
Educational attainment: 63.8% received
their bachelors degree or higher.
Median household income: $80,892
Median home price: $261,600
Unemployment rate: 5.3% (Wake County)
Population growth: 5,014 (2014).
550% growth from 2000 - 2014.
Educational attainment: 58.5% received
their bachelors degree or higher. (Wake County)
Median household income: $79,917
Median home price: $239,600
Unemployment rate: 5.3% (Wake County)
Population growth: 35,609 (2013).
168% growth from 2000 - 2013.
Educational attainment: 58.5% received
their bachelors degree or higher. (Wake County)
Median household income: $75,050
Median home price: $259,200
Unemployment rate: 5.3% (Wake County)
Population growth: 6,135 (2013).
44% growth from 2000 - 2013.
Educational attainment: 58.5% received
their bachelors degree or higher. (Wake County)
Median household income: $40,968
Median home price: $127,200
Unemployment rate: 5.3% (Wake County)
Population growth: 4,591 (2013).
14% growth from 2000 - 2013.
Educational attainment: 58.5% received
their bachelors degree or higher. (Wake County)
Median household income: $52,599
Median home price: $111,100
Unemployment rate: 5.3% (Wake County)
The Research Triangle Park (RTP) is the largest, and one of the most successful, research parks in the United States. Founded in the 1950s, RTP is now home to more than 200 companies employing north of 50,000 people.
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Wake County’s talented workforce has been a strategic differentiator for attracting leading organizations to our region.
DeLisa Alexander
EVP & Chief People Officer
Red Hat, Inc.
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