Wake County is North Carolina's most populous county, home to the state capital of Raleigh and more than 1.25 million residents according to recent Census Bureau estimates. Formed in 1771, it covers about 857 square miles and includes Research Triangle Park's eastern neighbors, fast-growing suburbs and rural areas with acreage.
Raleigh (county seat), Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Morrisville, Garner, Knightdale, Rolesville, Wendell, Zebulon and New Hill, plus the Little River area in eastern Wake.
Public schools across the county are part of the Wake County Public School System. Assignments are made by address and can change, so confirm a specific home with the district before you buy.
As of November 2026, about 5,000 homes are for sale in Wake County, from roughly $110,000 to more than $9 million. The average list price is around $657,000 for about 2,470 square feet.
Figures come from current MLS listings on this site, are rounded and change daily.
Scott Hoffman and The Hoffman Realty Group at Keller Williams Legacy help buyers and sellers throughout Wake County, with more than 30 years of experience and more than 780 listings sold. Contact Scott at 919-740-0379, get your home value, or see all the areas we serve.
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