Living in Rolesville, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rolesville · Census data 2020–2024
Rolesville has 10,766 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $149,565 (107% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $535,000, the median rent is $1,085/month.
Rolesville at a glance
- Population
- 10,766
- Median age
- 40.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $149,565State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $535,000State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,085/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 92.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 62.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Rolesville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 107% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: Home values 85% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rolesville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rolesville the median home value is $535,000, 61% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,085 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,483 a month in housing costs.
Rolesville median household income
The median household income in Rolesville is $149,565 and the income per person is $53,322. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Rolesville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,658
- Owner-occupied
- 92.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.5%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2013
- Average household size
- 3.05
Rolesville demographics
- Population
- 10,766
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 3,524
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rolesville ›
Education in Rolesville
62.1% of adults 25 and older in Rolesville have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 26.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rolesville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 27.9%
- Drive alone
- 65.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Rolesville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolesville | 10,766 | $149,565 | $535,000 | $1,085 |
| Wake Forest | 52,844 | $123,802 | $474,500 | $1,596 |
| Youngsville | 3,011 | $86,528 | $434,100 | $1,239 |
| Knightdale | 20,214 | $103,220 | $380,100 | $1,674 |
| Wendell | 13,064 | $95,787 | $330,500 | $1,457 |
| Zebulon | 8,711 | $79,112 | $320,700 | $1,109 |
| Raleigh | 481,031 | $85,395 | $415,800 | $1,572 |
| Bunn | 466 | $68,289 | $256,300 | $1,067 |
| Franklinton | 2,645 | $59,464 | $249,100 | $963 |
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What is the median household income in Rolesville, NC?
The median household income in Rolesville is $149,565, 107% 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 Rolesville?
The median home value in Rolesville is $535,000, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Rolesville?
The median gross rent in Rolesville is $1,085 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Rolesville, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 107% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: home values 85% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Rolesville?
The median age in Rolesville is 40.6 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Rolesville?
The average commute to work in Rolesville is 32 minutes; 27.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rolesville?
The unemployment rate in Rolesville is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rolesville?
62.1% of adults in Rolesville 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.
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