Wake County
Wake County is uniquely situated in the heart of North Carolina, only two hours from the beach and three hours from the mountains. The Triangle’s largest county in terms of land mass and population, Wake County is home to 1.1M people and is growing more than twice as fast as the rest of the state. Composed of 12 different municipalities ranging from suburban living to city dwelling to rural life, Wake County has it all. Short commutes, easy access to nature, vibrant entertainment and shopping, and the largest public school system in the state all make for a great place to live.
There are twelve municipalities in Wake County:
2022 Wake County Accolades
#6 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2022-2023 (Raleigh-Durham) US News and World Report
#1 Best City To Live in for Young Professionals (Raleigh, NC) GoBankingRates | February 2022
#7 Metro with the Most Change in Home Value YoY (Raleigh, NC) RedFin | February 2022
#2 Best State Capital for Safety & More (Raleigh, NC) WalletHub | January 2022
#1 Best Place in the U.S. to Pay Down Debt (Raleigh, NC) Lending Tree | January 2022
#3 Hottest Housing Real Estate Market in the U.S. for 2022 (Raleigh, NC) Zillow | January 2022
Outdoor Activities
With a wide variety of ways to get out and get active—ranging from hiking trails to golf courses to hidden kayaking spots, it won’t be hard to find a way to keep busy!
Sport Facilities: This area has a strong action sports scene, whether you’re looking to bike, skate, ride or climb! Get a full list of all area sports facilities, including batting cages, rock walls, tennis parks, ice rinks and aquatic centers.
Local Parks and Lakes: Whether you’re looking for a boating day, a good trail, a place for your dog to play or one of the many gardens nearby, we have them all! For a list of all state and county parks, lakes, greenways and more go to Wake County’s Park and Recreation site.
