Safest Neighborhoods in Wake County, NC

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  Glenwood

  The Glenwood area of northwest Raleigh offers proximity to downtown and a coveted North Hills location inside Interstate 440. As Realtor Gretchen Coley, with The Coley Group/Compass Realty explains, “Major highways separate neighborhoods in significant ways. Homebuyers in Raleigh who want top schools and high-quality homes can certainly find that

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    $1.48M

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    $681K - $5M

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    26 Listings

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  MacGregor Downs

  Designed for luxury, MacGregor Downs is distinguished by its Scottish-influenced country club and custom-built homes set against the backdrop of a private golf course. This master-planned neighborhood is in Cary, one of the Best Small Cities in America, according to Money Magazine. “Downtown Cary has really taken off as of late,” says Vicki

  • Average Value

    $1.28M

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    $585K - $3.5M

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    8 Listings

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  Sunset Hills

  Sunset Hills, about 4 miles from Downtown Raleigh, offers secluded streets and architecturally unique properties. “Sunset Hills is one of those little neighborhoods inside The Beltline,” says Mollie Owens, a Realtor with Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty, who has 25 years of experience selling in Raleigh. “There’s a lot of small

  • Average Value

    $1.24M

  • List Price

    $709K - $4.1M

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    7 Listings

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  Green Level

  Starting out as a crossroads along the road between Raleigh and Pittsboro around 1800, Green Level is one of the oldest surviving crossroads communities in the state—and though its history is a point of pride for the community, it’s the blend of old and new that makes the area so unique. “There’s a lot of new construction in the area,” says Joe

  • Average Value

    $1.08M

  • List Price

    $513K - $2.1M

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    41 Listings

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  Weldon Ridge

  With four phases consisting of varying housing styles, Weldon Ridge is a southwest Cary community that offers residents a convenient commute via I-40 and I-540. “The neighborhood has nice amenities,” says Hannah Chan, a realtor with Cary-Raleigh Realty who specializes in the Cary area. “Like a swimming pool, walking trails and good lot sizes.”

  • Average Value

    $1.06M

  • List Price

    $629K - $3.4M

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    4 Listings

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  Falls Lake

  Falls Lake in Wake Forest offers a diverse range of home options within numerous subdivisions such as Stony Hill and Wakefield. Home styles vary from New Traditional and Millennium to classic ranch homes, with prices ranging from mid-$200,000s for townhomes to multimillion-dollar custom estates. Named for its location at the falls of the Neuse

  • Average Value

    $851K

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    $327K - $4.6M

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    118 Listings

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  Friendship

  Friendship is an Apex neighborhood bursting with new subdivisions. New developments and Friendship’s location make it a desirable spot for families and professionals. “People are moving here for the proximity to schools and convenience to anywhere in the Triangle,” says Emily Lane, on-site sales rep for M/I Homes, one of the major builders in

  • Average Value

    $843K

  • List Price

    $480K - $1.6M

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    46 Listings

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  Lochmere

  The name Lochmere is derived from two Scottish words for "lake," which this well-established Cary community has three of. It’s known for its wealth of amenities, optimal location and lovely scenery. "Lochmere has always been a premier neighborhood in Cary," says Kyle Williams, the broker-in-charge and owner of Flex Realty. "It's highly competitive

  • Average Value

    $821K

  • List Price

    $415K - $1.6M

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    6 Listings

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  Carpenter

  With abundant new construction to keep up with housing demands, the unincorporated community of Carpenter seems aptly-named for its recent growth. It consists of multiple subdivisions, including Olde Carpenter Townhomes and the more established Carpenter Village. “A lot of people are downsizing from the north and moving here,” says Carrie

  • Average Value

    $808K

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    $456K - $1.5M

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    16 Listings

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  New Hill

  The community of New Hill has, for many years, had expansive land and a secluded rural feel but has seen a recent boom in development due to its prime location near Apex. Martin Burke is a real estate agent with NorthGroup Real Estate who lives in New Hill, he says living in the area gives people a chance to get back in touch with nature and

  • Average Value

    $792K

  • List Price

    $470K - $1.8M

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    39 Listings

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  Amberly

  In the 1990s, Cary, North Carolina, was a leader in master-planned developments, and Amberly is a prime example. The goal of the community was to create a home where residents could work, study and shop all within the same neighborhood, and all within a decent driving distance from the state capital. “You get that quiet suburban life, but we’re

  • Average Value

    $759K

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    $509K - $1.2M

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    6 Listings

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  Southwest Morrisville

  Southwest Morrisville is a bustling suburb located just 10 minutes from Research Triangle Park, offering residents a blend of urban convenience and suburban tranquility. The neighborhood features a variety of traditional home styles, including Cape Cod and Colonial brick houses, set on well-maintained lawns. Its walkable design, with ample

  • Average Value

    $755K

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    $418K - $1M

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    1 Listing

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  Middle Creek

  Middle Creek is a fast-growing large, rural community in Cary, North Carolina, right outside of North Carolina’s Research Triangle of Duke, Chapel Hill and Raleigh. Most of the housing stock in the neighborhood consists of ranch-style homes and cottages equipped with two-car garages, butler’s pantries, covered front porches and tankless water

  • Average Value

    $747K

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    $395K - $1.6M

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    85 Listings

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  Cary Park

  With “park” in its name, it’s unsurprising that the Cary Park neighborhood would be surrounded by green spaces and walking trails. “Residents like to ride their bikes on the tobacco trail and walk or ride horses on the greenways,” says Theresa Lunt, Broker and Realtor with Exp Realty who specializes in the West Cary area. This community was one of

  • Average Value

    $745K

  • List Price

    $349K - $1.4M

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    19 Listings

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  North Ridge

  Southern suburban living gets a sophisticated sheen in North Ridge. Branching out from Raleigh’s Spring Forest Road and Falls of Neuse Road thoroughfares, this enclave offers country club community homes, ample shopping and dining options and some of Wake County’s most acclaimed schools in North Carolina’s growing capital. Like its neighboring

  • Average Value

    $741K

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    $266K - $6.6M

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    18 Listings

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  West Cary

  Located at the heart of one of the Triangle’s fastest growing suburbs, West Cary offers its residents access to larger metropolitan areas—while maintaining a small-town feel with its own unique identity. A blend of urban excitement and suburban charm, West Cary is located just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the Raleigh-Durham area.

  • Average Value

    $708K

  • List Price

    $355K - $1.4M

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    72 Listings

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  West Apex

  As the town of Apex, North Carolina, has experienced a boom from 20,000 residents in 2000 to more than 70,000 in 2022, the West Apex neighborhood has experienced much of the new development. Single-family homes, town houses, and mixed-use developments have transformed the area from picturesque farmland to a bustling suburb with highly-rated

  • Average Value

    $694K

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    $407K - $1.5M

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    30 Listings

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  Beaver Creek

  Home to Beaver Creek Crossings mall and a multitude of big-box stores, the Beaver Creek area offers the largest commercial shopping district in the suburban town of Apex. “Anybody who likes convenience would be happy there,” says Thomas Wohl, a Realtor with eXp Realty. “You have a ton of commercial stores in a 2-square-mile area. It’s a good place

  • Average Value

    $653K

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    $339K - $1.8M

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    21 Listings

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  Twin Lakes

  Those dreaming of living a Martha Stewart lifestyle can make fantasy a reality in Twin Lakes, a subdivision she created with KB Homes in 2006. “Even the colors were Martha Stewart colors,” says Barbara Levine, a Realtor with Liz Moore & Associates, about a home she sold in the neighborhood. “She put her name on it." Located between Cary and the

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    $611K

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    $355K - $893K

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    4 Listings

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  Holly Springs

  A friendly suburb in North Carolina's Triangle region, Holly Springs' population has grown to nearly 50,000 residents. Sprawling ‘90s neighborhoods border new subdivisions, while greenspaces sandwich downtown in the southwestern end. "The downtown area is very quaint with lots of restaurants, shops, and a farmers' market on Saturday," says Renee

  • Average Value

    $610K

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    $371K - $1.3M

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    102 Listings

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  Morrisville

  With Research Triangle Park and Raleigh-Durham International Airport as its neighbors, Morrisville has established itself as one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing communities, hosting offices for top companies like Oracle, Lenovo and Syneos Health. In 2000, only 5,000 people were living here, but today, this diverse Wake County town is home to

  • Average Value

    $584K

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    $315K - $1M

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    45 Listings

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  Umstead

  Luxurious suburban homes, a large state park and proximity to Raleigh’s premier business and shopping districts characterize the residential communities of Umstead, a neighborhood on the west side of the City of Oaks. “It’s the perfect location for folks who are outdoor enthusiasts. But it’s also super easy access for job hubs like the university,

  • Average Value

    $573K

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    $282K - $2.1M

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    20 Listings

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  Apex

  Set 15 miles west of Raleigh, the Wake County town of Apex is a growing, diverse community focused on keeping a warm small-town vibe. “It’s kind of that quintessential American town,” says AnnMarie Janni, team leader at Element Realty Group and a local of 25 years. The town, once a well-known stop for steam-engine trains in the late 1800s, coined

  • Average Value

    $559K

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    $337K - $1.4M

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    61 Listings

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  Wake Forest

  Between the Blue Ridge Mountains and North Carolina coastal beaches, Wake Forest is a growing town of just over 54,000 residents with plenty of outdoor recreation, well-established schools and annual celebrations. “We have a very impressive community spirit, and people who visit recognize that pretty quickly,” says Bill Crabtree, Wake Forest

  • Average Value

    $532K

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    $305K - $1.2M

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    304 Listings

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  Breckenridge

  Located in the northwestern pocket of Morrisville, the master-planned community of Breckenridge is right outside the southern end of Research Triangle Park. Morrisville Councilman Steve Rao says, “It’s really one of the main neighborhoods in Morrisville, and it’s just a great place to raise a family, especially if you have younger kids. I think

  • Average Value

    $522K

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    $367K - $793K

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    7 Listings

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