Wake Forest City Property Records in North Carolina

Wake Forest property records identify ownership, legal descriptions, deeds, plats, assessed values, tax history, and sometimes permits or land-use details for parcels in and around the Town of Wake Forest. Because Wake Forest lies mainly in Wake County, with portions in Franklin and Granville counties, users should confirm the parcel’s county before searching. Deeds, mortgages, plats, and recorded instruments are available through the Wake County Register of Deeds, Franklin County Register of Deeds, or Granville County Register of Deeds. Assessment data, parcel maps, and tax bills can be accessed through Wake County Tax Administration, Franklin County Tax Office, and Granville County Tax Administration, along with their respective GIS mapping tools. For zoning, permits, and local planning information, users may consult the Town of Wake Forest Planning Department. Court-related property matters, such as foreclosures, estates, or certain liens, may be found through the appropriate county Clerk of Superior Court via the North Carolina Judicial Branch.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$120,777
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$435,000
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$3,628
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.83%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,458 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
75%
Population
Population:
51,199

Wake Forest Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Wake Forest, grouped into violent crimes and property crimes. Violent crime is shown through murders, robberies, and assaults, while property crime is shown through total property crimes, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts.

The data lists 2 murders, 5 robberies, and 72 assaults among the violent crimes. For property crimes, it lists 729 total property crimes, 58 burglaries, and 47 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts show how many incidents were reported in each category. Users can use them to see which types of crime appear in the data for Wake Forest and how often each one was reported.

Robberies
Robberies:
5
Burglary
Burglary:
58
Murder
Murder:
2
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
47
Theft
Theft:
624
Assault
Assault:
72
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
3

What Is the Population Profile of Wake Forest

This section shows the racial and ethnic makeup of Wake Forest, with population counts and percentages for each group. White residents are the largest group at 66% (33,590 people), followed by Black residents at 20% (10,104 people) and Hispanic residents at 8% (3,995 people). Two + Races (4%, 2,104 people) and Asian (2%, 1,227 people) are also listed, along with Other Race (0.27%), American Indian (0.07%), and Pacific Islander (0.01%).

White
66%
33,590
Black
20%
10,104
Hispanic
8%
3,995
Two + Races
4%
2,104
Asian
2%
1,227
Other Race
0.27%
138
American Indian
0.07%
34
Pacific Islander
0.01%
7

Wake Forest, Ratings Compared Across North Carolina A+

The ratings below cover different aspects of life in Wake Forest. The three highest-rated categories are Good for Families (A+), Public Schools (A), and Health & Fitness (A). Other notable ratings include Access to Parks (A-), Diversity (A-), Housing (B+), and Commute (C+). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Wake Forest.

Public Schools
Public Schools
A
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B-
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B+
Nightlife
Nightlife
B
Weather
Weather
B
Commute
Commute
C+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A-
Good for Families
Good for Families
A+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
A-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A
Housing
Housing
B+
Jobs
Jobs
A
Walkability
Walkability
B-

How Educated Is Wake Forest

Wake Forest's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (35%), Masters Degree (18%), and High School (13%). The data also includes other available education levels.

Bachelor Degree
35%
Masters Degree
18%
High School
13%
Some College
10%
Associate Degree
9%
Below High School
4%
Doctorate
2%

When Were Homes Built

Wake Forest's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 2000 - Present (71%), followed by 1980 - 1999 (21%) and 1960 - 1979 (5%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

2000 - Present
71%
1980 - 1999
21%
1960 - 1979
5%
Before 1939
2%
1940 - 1959
2%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Wake Forest's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (31%), followed by 4 Bedrooms (29%) and 2 Bedrooms (19%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
31%
4 Bedrooms
29%
2 Bedrooms
19%
5 or More Bedrooms
14%
1 Bedroom
6%
No Bedrooms
0.75%

What Is the Average Age

Wake Forest's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 45 - 54 (16%), 35 - 44 (15%), and Under 10 (14%). The data also includes other available age groups.

45 - 54
16%
35 - 44
15%
Under 10
14%
65 Plus
13%
10 - 17
13%
25 - 34
12%
55 - 64
10%
18 - 24
6%

Property Market Trends at Wake Forest

Wake Forest's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $435,000. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,458 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Wake Forest's dynamic real estate landscape.

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