Living in Wendell, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wendell · Census data 2020–2024
Wendell has 13,064 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $95,787 (32% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $330,500, the median rent is $1,457/month.
Wendell at a glance
- Population
- 13,064
- Median age
- 38State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $95,787State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $330,500State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,457/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Wendell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Wendell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wendell the median home value is $330,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,457 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,722 a month in housing costs.
Wendell median household income
The median household income in Wendell is $95,787 and the income per person is $43,514. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Wendell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,198
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2010
- Average household size
- 2.63
Wendell demographics
- Population
- 13,064
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 4,957
- Foreign-born
- 13.5%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wendell ›
Education in Wendell
38.2% of adults 25 and older in Wendell have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wendell
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 25.9%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Wendell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell | 13,064 | $95,787 | $330,500 | $1,457 |
| Zebulon | 8,711 | $79,112 | $320,700 | $1,109 |
| Knightdale | 20,214 | $103,220 | $380,100 | $1,674 |
| Archer Lodge | 5,186 | $91,188 | $324,500 | $1,458 |
| Clayton | 29,320 | $78,822 | $329,600 | $1,661 |
| Rolesville | 10,766 | $149,565 | $535,000 | $1,085 |
| Middlesex | 867 | $48,281 | $216,900 | $645 |
| Wilson's Mills | 2,753 | $62,813 | $241,800 | $1,021 |
| Garner | 34,473 | $78,756 | $355,000 | $1,549 |
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What is the median household income in Wendell, NC?
The median household income in Wendell is $95,787, 32% 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 Wendell?
The median home value in Wendell is $330,500, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Wendell?
The median gross rent in Wendell is $1,457 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Wendell, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Wendell?
The median age in Wendell is 38 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Wendell?
The average commute to work in Wendell is 29 minutes; 25.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wendell?
The unemployment rate in Wendell is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wendell?
38.2% of adults in Wendell 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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