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As part of North Carolina’s famed Research Triangle region, 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. So what are you waiting for? Join us.

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Blog

Transforming the impact of Racial Equity Efforts in Raleigh-Cary through Data

By Christal E. Carmichael, LCMHC  Division of Race Equity  Program Manager, Wake County Government In a perfect world, we could pinpoint exactly what is needed to address the inequities in our community. We could call out the systems in place and provide a roadmap for targeted ac… Read more >

News

Amgen Announces 370 Jobs, $1 Billion Expansion to Holly Springs, NC Facility

Amgen, one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, announced plans today to invest $1 billion to expand its manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The investment includes a second state-of-the-art multi-drug substance manufacturing facility and 370 new jobs. … Read more >

Rankings

Raleigh Named 6th Best Place to Live in the U.S.

U.S. News & World Report has listed Raleigh, NC as the #6 Best Place to Live in the U.S. in 2025-2026. The study ranked 150 major cities across key metrics of quality of life, job market strength, and cost of living. The city was noted for having a low unemployment rate, an on-par cost o… Read more >

Our Communities

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.

Raleigh

Raleigh

Population growth: 464,758 (2017)
14.38% growth from 2000 - 2017
Educational attainment: 49.9% received their bachelor’s degree or higher
Median household income: $56,488
Median home price: $232,348
Unemployment rate: 3.7%

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Apex

Apex

Population growth: 50,719 (2017)
25% growth from 2010 - 2017
Educational attainment: 61.7% received their bachelor’s
degree or higher
Median household income: $95,314
Median home price: $279,798
Unemployment rate: 3.7%

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Cary

Cary

Population growth: 159,964 (2017)
22% growth from 2010 - 2017
Educational attainment: 64.3% received their bachelor’s
degree or higher
Median household income: $98,281
Median home price: $321,706
Unemployment rate: 3.7%

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Fuquay-Varina

Fuquay-Varina

Population growth: 28,987 (2017)
25% growth from 2010 - 2017
Educational attainment: 41% received their bachelor’
degree or higher
Median household income: $70,226
Median home price: $215,768
Unemployment rate: 3.7%

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Garner

Garner

Population growth: 31,023 (2017)
14% growth from 2010 - 2017
Median household income: $59,812
Median home price: $195,000
Unemployment rate: 3.7%

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Holly Springs

Holly Springs

Population growth: 37,000 (2017)
43% growth from 2010 - 2017
Educational attainment: 55.8% received their bachelor’s
degree or higher
Median household income: $98,041
Median home price: $265,676
Unemployment rate: 3.7%

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Knightdale

Knightdale

Population growth: 15,849 (2017)
39% growth from 2010 - 2017
Educational attainment: 37.7% received their bachelor’s
degree or higher
Median household income: $63,595
Median home price: $178,461
Unemployment rate: 3.7%

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Morrisville

Morrisville

Population growth: 26,461 (2017)
43% growth from 2010 - 2017
Educational attainment: 64.8% received their bachelor’s
degree or higher
Median household income: $92,769
Median home price: $291,400
Unemployment rate: 3.7%

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Rolesville

Rolesville

Population growth: 7,581 (2017)
58% growth from 2000 - 2017
Educational attainment: 41.9% received their bachelor’s
degree or higher
Median household income: $77,253
Median home price: $271,117
Unemployment rate: 3.7%

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Wake Forest

Wake Forest

Population growth: 43,076 (2017)
31% growth from 2010 - 2017
Educational attainment: 54% received their bachelor’s
degree or higher
Median household income: $81,200
Median home price: $258,234
Unemployment rate: 3.7%

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Wendell

Wendell

Population growth: 6,541 (2017)
12% growth from 2010 - 2017
Educational attainment: 32.9% received their bachelor’s
degree or higher
Median household income: $48,890
Median home price: $153,545
Unemployment rate: 3.7%

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Zebulon

Zebulon

Population growth: 5,268 (2017)
18.8% growth from 2010 - 2017
Educational attainment: 20.2% received their bachelor’s
degree or higher
Median household income: $51,108
Median home price: $139,300
Unemployment rate: 3.7%

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RTP

RTP

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
1
Raleigh
 
2
Apex
 
3
Cary
 
4
Fuquay-Varina
 
5
Garner
 
6
Holly Springs
 
7
Knightdale
 
8
Morrisville
 
9
Rolesville
 
10
Wake Forest
 
11
Wendell
 
12
Zebulon
 
13
RTP
 

Raleigh

Apex

Cary

Fuquay-Varina

Garner

Holly Springs

Knightdale

Morrisville

Rolesville

Wake Forest

Wendell

Zebulon

RTP

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Ask us anything about what Wake County has to offer. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

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Executive Director, Wake County Economic Development
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