Name: Wake Forest, NC
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( 34 Ratings )

Living in Wake Forest, NC

Ranks better than 84% of areas Follow

Population

44,068

Median Age

37.7 Years

Wake Forest Area Facts

Wake Forest has a Livability Score of 84_/100, which is considered exceptional
Wake Forest crime rates are 29% lower than the North Carolina average
Cost of living in Wake Forest is 24% higher than the North Carolina average

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What do the locals think about Wake Forest?

85%

Family friendly

12%

Public transit is accessible

21%

Walkable to grocery stores

79%

Yards are well-kept

55%

Lots of parks

21%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

79%

A quiet area

79%

Sense of community

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Wake Forest Reviews

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Way To Crowded 3 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 23, 2021) Growth here is unbelievable, everyday they blade over another section of town to build more things that there is already plenty of. Traffic is getting horrible and people here are "Horn Honkers" If you are coming here to retire or you work from home maybe not too bad, but if ...Read More one has to commute into Raleigh or Durham everyday to work I don't see the point. Read Less

The Beautiful Wake Forest, NC! 5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) There is so much to say about this beautiful place! I was born and raised in Wake Forest, NC and growing up here was so much fun. It has a home town feel and everyone is very friendly. Everyone looked out for each other and kept an eye out for the kids playing in the neighborhood ...Read More s.

The winters are very cold and sometimes we would get some snow! On the flip side of this the summers are warm with nice winds. The trees are in full bloom and the flowers are too. The pollen can get pretty heavy in the spring time though.

As the town has grown there is so much more to do than before. They have many restaurants and shopping centers to visit. Once a year in the Spring they have what is called "The Meet In The Street." During this event Main Street is blocked off and everyone comes to hang out. They have a parade and the students from the middle and high school march in it. They have food, games, face painting, and so much more. Its a great place to raise a family! Read Less

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