Affordability
What it costs
Median income: $72,571. Median rent: $1,450. Median home price: $400,000.
- Median rent: $1,450/mo
- Median home price: $400,000
- Median household income: $72,571
- Rent-to-income: 24% of annual income
City guide · North Carolina
Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, NC city guide. Population is 467,665. Median household income is $72,571. Median rent is $1,450.
Key numbers
Population467,665
Median income$72,571
Median rent / mo$1,450
Median home price$400,000
State income tax4.75%
Sunny days / year213
Climate
Everyday feel
Average high: 71°F. Average low: 50°F. Annual rainfall: 46 inches. Sunny days: 213.
- Average high: 71°F
- Average low: 50°F
- Annual rainfall: 46 inches
- Sunny days/year: 213
Taxes
State & local
State tax rate: 4.75%. Local tax rate: 7.25%.
- State income tax: 4.75%
- Local tax rate: 7.25%
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Frequently asked questions about Raleigh
What is the cost of living in Raleigh, NC?
Median income: $72,571. Median rent: $1,450. Median home price: $400,000.
Does North Carolina have a state income tax?
State tax rate: 4.75%. Local tax rate: 7.25%.
What is the weather like in Raleigh?
Average high: 71°F. Average low: 50°F. Annual rainfall: 46 inches. Sunny days: 213.
Is Raleigh a good place to live?
Raleigh, NC city guide. Population is 467,665. Median household income is $72,571. Median rent is $1,450.