Knightdale, North Carolina

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Southeast Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

69.4

D+

out of 100

Overview

Knightdale is a North Carolina city with a population of approximately 20,275, part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $370,252. Median household income is $79,364.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 20,275 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $370,252 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $79,364 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 26.2 minutes
  • Part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

20,275

Source: Census ACS

$370,252

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$79,364

Source: Census ACS

26.2 min

Source: Census ACS

109 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Wake County (county-level results)

62%
36%
Democrat 402,984
Republican 236,735
Leans D+25.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

5 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 55.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)

Income vs Housing 59/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)

Commute Time 54.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)

Purchasing Power 49.4/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)

WhereAtHome Score 69.4

Location

Knightdale, NC (35.7789, -78.4898)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.