Census ACS · #42 MSA
Raleigh Metro Area
The Raleigh-Cary, Nc Metropolitan Statistical Area has 1,449,594 residents. The median household income is $96,066 and the median home value is $381,000.
1,449,594
Population
684
People / sq mi
$96,066
Median Income
$381,000
Median Home Value
The Raleigh CBSA covers 2,118 sq mi of land at 684.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.7% |
| Black or African American | 19.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
Economy & Income
$96,066
Median Household Income
$49,462
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Raleigh metro's price level is 98.2 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 1.8% lower the US average. The local median income of $96,066 has the buying power of $97,870 in average-priced US metros.
98.2
Price Level (US = 100)
$97,870
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$96,066
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$381,000
Median Home Value
$1,459
Median Rent
67.0%
Homeownership
Education
92.9%
High School+
50.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
23.4%
Work From Home
26.9 min
Avg Commute
40.1%
Foreign Born
Raleigh spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Raleigh-Cary, Nc Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 1,449,594 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #42 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Raleigh metro area is $96,066, with a per capita income of $49,462.
The Raleigh-Cary, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.
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Data for the Raleigh-Cary, Nc CBSA (39580) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.