Raleigh offers diverse neighborhoods each with unique character and appeal. Whether you seek historic charm, urban convenience, or suburban tranquility, our comprehensive guide helps you navigate Raleigh's most sought-after communities.
Raleigh offers diverse neighborhoods catering to different lifestyles and preferences. Consider these factors when choosing your ideal community:
The Raleigh real estate market continues to evolve with these current neighborhood trends:
Hayes Barton consistently ranks as Raleigh's most expensive neighborhood, with median home prices exceeding $2 million. This historic district features grand estates, tree-lined streets, and proximity to downtown. Other high-end communities include North Hills, Historic Oakwood, and parts of Cameron Village.
Family-friendly neighborhoods vary by priorities. North Hills offers excellent schools and amenities, while Brier Creek provides larger homes and community spaces. Historic Oakwood combines charm with top-rated schools, and suburban areas like North Raleigh offer more space at lower price points.
Urban neighborhoods like Downtown and North Hills offer walkability, cultural amenities, and convenience but typically have higher prices and less space. Suburban areas provide larger homes, yards, and quieter streets but require more driving. Consider your lifestyle, commute, and space needs when deciding. Many clients start with a neighborhood consultation to evaluate options.
558,533 people live in Raleigh, where the median age is 36.5 and the average individual income is $52,299.549. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Raleigh, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Chef Mario's, Soul Flavorscape Of India, and Chisel Studio.
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| Dining | 2.93 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.8 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.75 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.77 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.41 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.57 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.61 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.73 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.11 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 2.16 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.54 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.67 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.26 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.95 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.59 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.38 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.64 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.9 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.52 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.13 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Raleigh has 230,532 households, with an average household size of 33.71. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Raleigh do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 558,533 people call Raleigh home. The population density is 2,174.506 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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