Find the neighborhood that fits your routine
Honest guides to six Triangle favorites, with prices, schools and real drive times from agents who live here.
Compare at a glance
Sample 2026 figures. Tap any neighborhood for the full guide.
| Neighborhood | Median price | Days on market | Avg school rating | Walk score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hills | $612,000 | 14 | 7.7/10 | 71 | Walkability, Young families, Renovators |
| Five Points | $845,000 | 11 | 8.3/10 | 78 | Historic charm, Walk to cafes, Established families |
| Historic Oakwood | $735,000 | 21 | 7.3/10 | 84 | Walk to downtown, Historic homes, Community events |
| Cary | $598,000 | 16 | 8.7/10 | 38 | Top-rated schools, Greenways, RTP commuters |
| Wake Forest | $489,000 | 23 | 7.7/10 | 22 | Bigger yards, Newer homes, Value |
| Brier Creek | $455,000 | 18 | 7.7/10 | 41 | Frequent flyers, First-time buyers, Low maintenance |
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Neighborhood guides
Raleigh, NC
North Hills
Midtown Raleigh's busiest little village: shops, a Saturday market and 1960s ranch homes on leafy streets a few minutes away.
- $612,000Median price
- 7.7/10Schools
- 12 minDowntown Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Five Points
Craftsman bungalows and 1920s cottages around a lively intersection of cafes, a historic theater and tree-shaded sidewalks.
- $845,000Median price
- 8.3/10Schools
- 8 minDowntown Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Historic Oakwood
Raleigh's best-preserved 19th-century neighborhood, with painted Victorians, an annual candlelight tour and downtown on your doorstep.
- $735,000Median price
- 7.3/10Schools
- 5 minDowntown Raleigh
Cary, NC
Cary
A family-favorite town with 80+ miles of greenway, a lively downtown park and a wide range of homes from townhomes to cul-de-sacs.
- $598,000Median price
- 8.7/10Schools
- 18 minResearch Triangle Park
Wake Forest, NC
Wake Forest
A growing town north of Raleigh with a charming downtown, newer neighborhoods and bigger yards for your budget.
- $489,000Median price
- 7.7/10Schools
- 28 minDowntown Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Brier Creek
A convenient northwest Raleigh community with shopping, a country club and a quick drive to both the airport and Research Triangle Park.
- $455,000Median price
- 7.7/10Schools
- 9 minRDU Airport
Also serving Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Apex, Durham, Garner, Holly Springs, Morrisville. School ratings are sample figures; verify assignments with WCPSS.