Wake Forest, NC Real Estate
Wake Forest is a city in Wake County, North Carolina with a population of about 51,199. The median home value is near $435,000, and median rent runs around $1,458/mo.
Market + demographic figures: U.S. Census ACS (2023 5-year). Geocoding: OpenStreetMap.
Median Home Value
$435,000
Median Rent
$1,458/mo
Population
51,199
Median Income
$120,777
Median Age
38.8
Homeownership
74.7%
Monthly payment on a median Wake Forest home
Example for a $435,000 home: 20% down, 30-yr at ~6.75%, NC property tax ~0.73%, 0.4% insurance.
Est. monthly (PITI)
$2,667
Principal & interest
$2,257
Property tax / mo
$265
Down payment (20%)
$87,000
Wake Forest at a glance
- 35.3% of residents 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
- 74.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- Median household income is $120,777.
- Always verify the assigned school district, flood zone, and HOA for a specific address before signing.
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