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Rolesville, NC


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Rolesville, North Carolina

Rolesville, North Carolina, in Wake county, is 14 miles NE of Raleigh, North Carolina. Part of the surrounding Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Rolesville is home to some 907 residents.

The People and Families of Rolesville

In Rolesville, about 65% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Rolesville are married.

The people of the town are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rolesville had a median family income of $57,813. More so than most places, the people in Rolesville generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Rolesville.

Rolesville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Rolesville was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Rolesville, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Rolesville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Rolesville Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Rolesville Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Rolesville People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Rolesville, NC

Comparing Rolesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity107
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women65
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home23
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Property Taxes42
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Rents22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime48
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