Economy & Jobs
Households in Raleigh earn a median $85,395 (1.2× below Wake County median $105,768; 1.2× higher than North Carolina median $72,388), with homes at a median value of $415,800. The surrounding county supports 236,749 jobs (avg $98,601).
- $89,461 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs North Carolina $84,123).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $85,395 — above the North Carolina median ($79,112). Poverty rate 11.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 41% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| County Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $157,120 |
|---|---|
| County Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $14,056,099 |
| County Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $89,461 (vs North Carolina $84,123) |
| Median Household Income | $85,395 (vs North Carolina $79,112) |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.1% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 26% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| County Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 236,749 |
|---|---|
| County Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $23,343,599,527 |
| County Employment · Average annual pay | $98,601 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 4,795,040 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% (at North Carolina median) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
Sources: FDIC Institutions/Branches · Refreshed 2026-04-12
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | EGYPTIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
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Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12