Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Food and Drink (20) A-
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Scoozi Pizza & Grill
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
ABC Store
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Overtime Sports Pub
Bar
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
La Mexicanita
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Carolina Open Air Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
IGA
Grocery Store
Parks (15) A+
Mingo Creek Park
Park
Planters Walk Park
Park
Churchill Playground
Playground
Harper Park
Park
Churchill Playground
Playground
Knightdale Environmental Park
Park
Churchill Playground
Playground
Knightdale Station Park
Park
Country Squire Estates Greenway
Park
Knightdale Community Park
Park
Milburnie Road Canoe Access Area
Park
Neuse River Greenway
Park
Neuse River Greenway
Park
Neuse River Greenway
Park
Neuse River Trail
Park
Neuse River Greenway
Park
Milburnie Park
Park
Tarheel Club Farm Greenway
Park
Anderson Point Park
Park
Hedingham Playground
Playground
Kellam-Wyatt Farm
Park
Alvis Farm Park
Park
Neuse River Greenway
Park
Crabtree Creek Trail
Park
Crabtree Creek Trail
Park
Shops (23) A+
Walmart
Department Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Sensational Beauty Supply
Beauty
MyeyeDr.
Optician
Verizon
Electronics
Big Lots
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
GCF and Donation Center
Clothing
Whalen’s
Convenience Store
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Cutz By Quick barbershop
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Batteries Plus
Electronics
Petco
Pets
Lowe's Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
Best Buy
Electronics
The Hair Junction
Hairdresser
TJ Maxx
Clothing
PetSmart
Pets
A Peace of my Passion Christian Books & Supply
Books
On The Way
Convenience Store
Paul’s Grill & Grocery
Convenience Store
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Knightdale.
Public Transit Stops (22)
Stops & Stations
A+
McKnight Dr at Village Park Dr (SB)
Bus Stop
McKnight Dr at Village Park Dr (Walmart)
Bus Stop
McKnight Dr at Electric Ave (WB)
Bus Stop
Knightdale Blvd at Parkside Commons Dr
Bus Stop
McKnight Dr at Electric Ave (EB)
Bus Stop
Knightdale Blvd at Mammoth Dr
Bus Stop
Knightdale Blvd at Park Commons Dr (Knightdale Commons)
Bus Stop
Knightdale Blvd at Shoppes at Midway (Arby's)
Bus Stop
Knightdale Blvd at Hinton Oaks Blvd (Rex Healthcare)
Bus Stop
Knightdale Blvd at Shoppes at Midway (Chili's)
Bus Stop
N Smithfield Rd at Aragon Dr
Bus Stop
Main St at 2nd Ave (WB)
Bus Stop
Main St at 2nd Ave (EB)
Bus Stop
N Smithfield Rd at Steeple Square Ct
Bus Stop
Knightdale Blvd at Forest Dr
Bus Stop
N 1st Ave at Knightdale Station Run (SB)
Bus Stop
N 1st Ave at Knightdale Station Run (NB)
Bus Stop
Knightdale Blvd at Hodge Rd (EB)
Bus Stop
Forestville Rd at N Smithfield Rd
Bus Stop
Old Knight Rd at Knightdale Blvd
Bus Stop
Forestville Rd at Pebblebrook Dr
Bus Stop
Knightdale Blvd at Hodge Rd (WB)
Bus Stop
Old Knight Rd at Forestville Rd
Bus Stop
New Bern Ave at Rogers Ln (Edgewater Place)
Bus Stop
New Bern Ave at Rogers Ln (Aldi)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5%
F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Knightdale is 105/100 - which is 13% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B+
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crime B-

Knightdale crime rates are 2,767 per 100k, which is 12% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
2,559 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
209 crimes per 100k
A-
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employment B+

The median income in Knightdale is $69,529 - which is 44% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$69,529
C+
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
B-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Parkstone Dental Care
Dentist
Riccobene Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Knightdale Public Safety - Police Division
Police
Knightdale Public Safety - Fire Division
Fire Station
Baumgarner &Martin orthodontics
Dentist
Eastern Wake Fire Department
Fire Station
Eastern Wake Fire Department
Fire Station
Knightdale Substation Wake EMC
Ambulance Station
New Hope Dental Care
Dentist
Raleigh Fire Station 21
Fire Station
Dental Care of Wendell Falls
Dentist
AFC Urgent Care Wendell
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
D+
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housing A+

Knightdale home prices are $223,700 - which is 42% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$223,700
A-
Home Appreciation Rate
23%
A+
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools F

The Knightdale graduation rate is 88% - which is 8% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
27%
F
High School Grad. Rates
88%
B
Elementary Schools (5) F
Global Achievers School
Lockhart Elementary
Knightdale Elementary
Forestville Road Elementary
Hodge Road Elementary
East Wake Middle
Beaverdam Elementary
Rogers Lane Elementary
River Oaks Middle
Cardinal Charter Acad At Wendell Falls
High Schools (1) F
Knightdale High
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ratings A+

Knightdale has an overall rating of 93% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
B+
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Knightdale Area Facts

  • Knightdale has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Knightdale crime rates are 12% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Knightdale is 13% higher than the North Carolina average
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I Love Living in Knightdale, North Carolina! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Knightdale, North Carolina is a great place to live! I've spent the last 24 years here and plan on spending the rest of my life as a resident of this town. We have so many different things to do, are proud of our history, and have the best restaurants within a 50 mile radius!

...Read More A few of our top attractions are the Marbles Kids Museum. That's right, an awesome not your every day museum that's all about marbles! Another great locale is The Oak City Brewing Company that brews their own beer, serves food and gives tours too where you can sample and enjoy different flavors that are crafted right here in town. In the evening I really enjoy taking a walk through the park.

The cost of living here is very reasonable, and the job market is expanding. We have a really terrific school district too. And for restaurants? My absolute favorite is Mike's Italian Kitchen! Authentic Italian food that is packed with flavor, and the aroma as you walk through the door will really get your stomach rumbling! Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Knightdale? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Mingo Creek Park
      Planters Walk Park
      Churchill Playground
      Harper Park
      Churchill Playground
      Knightdale Environmental Park
      Churchill Playground
      Knightdale Station Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Taco Bell
      KFC
      Burger King
      Zaxby's
      Popeyes
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Little Caesars

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Knightdale? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Knightdale.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Knightdale a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors