Livability Score

84
/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 (4) F
Black & White Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Wake Forest Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
NY Bagel
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Bongiorno
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) C-
Aquarium Outfitters Carolina
Aquarium
Strike & Barrel
Bowling Alley
Wake Forest Renaissance Centre
Theatre Arts
Wake Forest Art & Frame Gallery
Art Gallery
Trentini Stadium (f.k.a. Groves Stadium)
Stadium
Wake Forest Historical Museum
Museum
Life Storage
Attraction
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Marquee
Cinema
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (44) D-
Sweeties Candy Shop
Sweets
Shorty’s Famous Hot Dogs
Fast Food
Unwined on White
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Norse Brewing Company
Bar
ABC Store
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Lumpy's Ice Cream
Sweets
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Goodberry's
Sweets
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-BQ
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Freddy's
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Crumbl Cookies
Sweets
Fitness (4) F
Innovative Martial Arts Academy
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Alston-Massenburg Center
Community Centre
Cottage at Olde Mill Stream
Community Centre
Groceries (11) F
Lidl
Grocery Store
Plant Cakes Bake Shop
Bakery
Wegmans
Grocery Store
El Super
Grocery Store
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Lowes Foods
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (34) A+
Tyler Run Park
Park
Holding Community Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Playground
Forbes Park
Park
H.L. Miller Park
Park
N Taylor Street Park Rehabilitation
Park
Dunn Creek Greenway
Park
Ailey Young Park
Park
E. Carroll Joyner Park
Park
Smith Creek Greenway
Park
J.B. Flaherty Park
Park
Wake Forest Reservoir Park
Park
Crimson Clover Greenway
Park
Heritage Toddler Playground
Playground
Heritage View Playground
Playground
Sanford Creek Greenway
Park
Forgotten Pond Playground
Playground
Linear Park
Park
Millbridge Nature Park
Park
Neuse River Greenway
Park
Mill Bridge Nature Park
Park
Forest Ridge Park
Park
Neuse River Greenway
Park
Neuse River Greenway
Park
Shops (47) C+
Valero
Convenience Store
Wake Forest Florist
Florist
The Grain Mill
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
B & W Hardware
Home Improvement
Next Consignment Boutique
Clothing
White Street Boutique
Clothing
Wayne’s Creative Hairstyling
Beauty
Purple Door Day Spa
Beauty
Southern Suds and Gifts
Gift Shop
Play4Life Comics
Books
Creative Shears Salon
Hairdresser
Lowe's Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Verizon
Electronics
Taylor Mart
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Famous Hair
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ross
Department Store
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Sprint
Electronics
Cato
Clothing
Kohl's
Department Store
PetSmart
Pets
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commute B+

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Wake Forest.
Public Transit Stops (34)
Stops & Stations A+
S Main St at NC 98 (The Lodge Retirement Comm)
Bus Stop
Holding Ave at Northern Regional Center
Bus Stop
S Main St at Cimarron Pkwy
Bus Stop
White St at Elm Ave
Bus Stop
Franklin St at Yellow Poplar Ave
Bus Stop
Elm Ave at White St (Park-and-Ride)
Bus Stop
White St at Jones Ave
Bus Stop
Stadium Dr at Wake Forest-Rolesvill
Bus Stop
North Ave at Wingate St (SBTS)
Bus Stop
White St at Roosevelt Ave
Bus Stop
Roosevelt Ave at Brooks St
Bus Stop
Stadium Dr at McDowell Dr
Bus Stop
Retail Dr at Staples
Bus Stop
S Main St at Forbes Rd
Bus Stop
Retail Dr at Target
Bus Stop
Stadium Dr at Whistling Swan Dr
Bus Stop
Wait Ave at Highgate Dr
Bus Stop
WF Crossing Shopping Center at Lowes Foods
Bus Stop
Retail Dr at Chick-Fil-A
Bus Stop
Retail Dr at Durham Rd (NC 98)
Bus Stop
Wake Union Church Rd at Food Lion
Bus Stop
Wake Forest Crossing Shopping Center
Bus Stop
Stadium Dr at Glencoe Dr
Bus Stop
Wake Union Church Rd at Hampton Inn
Bus Stop
S Main St at Rogers Rd (Wake Forest Middle School)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Wake Forest is 116/100 - which is 24% higher than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime A+

Wake Forest crime rates are 1,747 per 100k, which is 29% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
1,587 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
160 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Wake Forest is $100,162 - which is 108% higher than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$100,162 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.0% D+
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health C

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Village Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Wake Forest Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Wake Forest Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Wake Forest Dental Arts
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Gladwell Orthodontics
Dentist
DentalWorks
Dentist
Duke Urgent Care Heritage
Clinic
The Hemp Store Wake Forest
Pharmacy
EmergeOrtho -Wake Forest
Doctor
Emerald Family Dentistry
Dentist
Wake Forest Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Wake Forest Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Capital Family Medicine
Doctor
Wake Forest Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Wake Health Medical Group
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

Wake Forest home prices are $314,200 - which is 100% higher than North Carolina
Home Price
$314,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A-
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools A-

The Wake Forest graduation rate is 94% - which is 14% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
63% C
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (12) F
St Catherine Of Siena Catholic School
Wake Forest Elementary
Franklin Academy
Wake Forest Middle School
Wake Forest Charter Academy
Heritage Middle
Heritage Elementary
North Forest Pines Elementary
Forest Pines Drive Elementary
Envision Science Academy
Richland Creek Elementary
Wakefield Elementary
Wakefield Middle
Jones Dairy Elementary
Endeavor Charter
High Schools (5) F
Franklin Academy
Wake Forest High School
North Wake College And Career Academy
Heritage High
Wakefield High
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ratings A+

Wake Forest has an overall rating of 83% from 34 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (32)
From AreaVibes A+
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Wake Forest, NC Area Guide

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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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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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      C- Amenities

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

      Parks

      Tyler Run Park
      Holding Community Park
      Kiwanis Park
      Kiwanis Park
      Forbes Park
      H.L. Miller Park
      N Taylor Street Park Rehabilitation
      Dunn Creek Greenway

      Entertainment

      Aquarium Outfitters Carolina
      Strike & Barrel
      Wake Forest Renaissance Centre
      Wake Forest Art & Frame Gallery
      Trentini Stadium (f.k.a. Groves Stadium)
      Wake Forest Historical Museum
      Life Storage
      Amphitheater

      Food & Drink

      Sweeties Candy Shop
      Shorty’s Famous Hot Dogs
      Unwined on White
      Domino's
      Norse Brewing Company
      ABC Store
      McDonald's
      Lumpy's Ice Cream

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Wake Forest? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Wake Forest.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Wake Forest? The cost of living in Wake Forest is 116/100 - which is 24% higher than North Carolina.
      Wake Forest
      116

      16% more expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Wake Forest? Wake Forest crime rates are 1,747, which are 29% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,747 per 100k people

      23% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 58

      23% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      51%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Wake Forest? The median income in Wake Forest is $100,162 which is 108% higher than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $100,16281% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,21735% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      14% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Wake Forest a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Village Pharmacy
      The Hemp Store Wake Forest
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Wake Forest home prices? Wake Forest home prices are $314,200 - which is 100% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $314,20070% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,19025% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      10% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Wake Forest have good schools? The Wake Forest graduation rate is 94% - which is 14% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      63%

      31% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      13% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Wake Forest a good place to live? Wake Forest has an overall rating of 83% from 34 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      34 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      32 total surveys

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