Living in Wake Forest
Wake Forest is a large place in North Carolina, United States, home to 38,199 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 6%, #371 of 7,271), early retirees (top 7%, #734 of 10,762), young families (top 8%, #884 of 11,898).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Wake Forest
- It is part of Greater Raleigh, 22 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 43 min and sets around 23:04; in late June it sets around 2:34.
How Wake Forest ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 65 | #884 of 11,898 | #8 of 324 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #3,217 of 9,771 | #94 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income family | 57 | #1,655 of 8,006 | #23 of 199 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #1,027 of 6,237 | #12 of 124 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #1,458 of 9,474 | #9 of 256 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,293 of 9,474 | #6 of 256 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #734 of 10,762 | #3 of 283 | Map |
| Single professional | 53 | #2,590 of 4,537 | #13 of 75 | Map |
| Young professional | 53 | #2,714 of 4,444 | #16 of 74 | Map |
| DINKS | 60 | #1,904 of 3,053 | #12 of 46 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #371 of 7,271 | #5 of 150 | Map |
| Commuter | 65 | #3,137 of 6,227 | #25 of 122 | Map |
| Car-free household | 46 | #2,941 of 3,933 | #21 of 60 | Map |
| Student | 74 | #551 of 2,119 | #8 of 27 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 54 | #1,782 of 8,006 | #41 of 199 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 43 | #5,722 of 12,111 | #169 of 328 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 44 | #2,812 of 4,114 | #17 of 66 | Map |
| Expat professional | 69 | #1,789 of 7,271 | #10 of 150 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #2,941 of 9,474 | #12 of 256 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 41 | #12,194 of 18,063 | #450 of 491 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 29 | #6,214 of 16,523 | #158 of 446 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 34 | #12,832 of 18,063 | #467 of 491 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,638 of 16,523 | #7 of 446 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 69 | #2,668 of 21,167 | #14 of 580 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #3,216 of 12,111 | #18 of 328 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 72 | #1,597 of 12,111 | #11 of 328 | Map |
| Digital native | 48 | #2,498 of 4,750 | #15 of 79 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Rolesville 8 km
- Knightdale 22 km
- Wendell (North Carolina) 25 km
- Raleigh (North Carolina) 26 km
- Butner 28 km
- Garner (North Carolina) 31 km
- Cary (North Carolina) 32 km
- Morrisville (North Carolina) 33 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.