Living in Knightdale, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Knightdale · Census data 2020–2024
Knightdale has 20,214 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $103,220 (43% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $380,100, the median rent is $1,674/month.
Knightdale at a glance
- Population
- 20,214
- Median age
- 33.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $103,220State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $380,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,674/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 64.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Knightdale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Knightdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Knightdale the median home value is $380,100, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,674 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,880 a month in housing costs.
Knightdale median household income
The median household income in Knightdale is $103,220 and the income per person is $44,817. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Knightdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,025
- Owner-occupied
- 64.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.3%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2008
- Average household size
- 2.65
Knightdale demographics
- Population
- 20,214
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 7,594
- Foreign-born
- 12%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Knightdale ›
Education in Knightdale
48.9% of adults 25 and older in Knightdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 20.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Knightdale
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Knightdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knightdale | 20,214 | $103,220 | $380,100 | $1,674 |
| Wendell | 13,064 | $95,787 | $330,500 | $1,457 |
| Raleigh | 481,031 | $85,395 | $415,800 | $1,572 |
| Rolesville | 10,766 | $149,565 | $535,000 | $1,085 |
| Clayton | 29,320 | $78,822 | $329,600 | $1,661 |
| Garner | 34,473 | $78,756 | $355,000 | $1,549 |
| Archer Lodge | 5,186 | $91,188 | $324,500 | $1,458 |
| Zebulon | 8,711 | $79,112 | $320,700 | $1,109 |
| Wake Forest | 52,844 | $123,802 | $474,500 | $1,596 |
More for people moving to Knightdale
Knightdale ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Knightdale: FAQ
What is the median household income in Knightdale, NC?
The median household income in Knightdale is $103,220, 43% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Knightdale?
The median home value in Knightdale is $380,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Knightdale?
The median gross rent in Knightdale is $1,674 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Knightdale, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Knightdale?
The median age in Knightdale is 33.6 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Knightdale?
The average commute to work in Knightdale is 24 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Knightdale?
The unemployment rate in Knightdale is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Knightdale?
48.9% of adults in Knightdale have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: