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Rolesville.
About
Life in Rolesville
Rolesville is a community of 10,200 people in North Carolina. The median household income is $148,250, and median home values are around $535,000. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Rolesville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Foreign-Born
9.2%
Broadband Internet
94.8%
of households
Population Growth
+32.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Rolesville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rolesville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.6%), and 7.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.8%
of residents
65 and Older
12.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
49.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.0%
of households
Married Couples
70.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.05
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Living
Rent, home values, and income in Rolesville
In Rolesville, home values are 85% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
4.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,273
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
92.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2013
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $491,450 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below NC average
Unemployment in Rolesville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Wake County, which includes Rolesville, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the NC average.
Unemployment rate
Rolesville: Wake County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Wake County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Rolesville is less than 1% of Wake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Rolesville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Raleigh, NC metro area
Commute31.5 min avg
How Rolesville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rolesville, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 38% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Medium hub7.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 147 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 76% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rolesville runs 76% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
80.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
337.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rolesville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 32 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wake County, which includes Rolesville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 32 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $167,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Flash Flood | $425,000 |
| 2023 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $326,500 |
| 2022 | 43 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2021 | 15 | Winter Weather | $265,000 |
| 2020 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.6M |
| 2019 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $101.4M |
| 2018 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.2M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Wake County, county-wide
Rolesville is less than 1% of Wake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wake County, which includes Rolesville, is typically good — 250 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
250
per year
Moderate Days
115
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Wake County, county-wide
Rolesville is less than 1% of Wake County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Rolesville has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.4"
Annual Snowfall
3.3"
Hot Days/Year
36
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
82
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
140
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 28°F | 3.49" |
| Feb | 53°F | 30°F | 2.94" |
| Mar | 62°F | 36°F | 4.19" |
| Apr | 71°F | 45°F | 3.69" |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 3.52" |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.12" |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.80" |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 4.71" |
| Sep | 79°F | 61°F | 5.27" |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 3.31" |
| Nov | 59°F | 37°F | 3.62" |
| Dec | 52°F | 32°F | 3.86" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rolesville
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Rolesville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.6 mi away · Raleigh
Holly Hill Mental Health Services
Psychiatric · 11.6 mi away · Raleigh
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rolesville
Rolesville's student/teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 62.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
62.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Rolesville (within 15 miles)
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
15 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 27,371 students · in-state tuition $8,815 · 85% graduate · median earnings $77,810 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 875 students · in-state tuition $19,278 · 22% graduate · median earnings $38,822 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 666 students · in-state tuition $35,180 · 52% graduate · median earnings $47,869 (10 yrs after entry)
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
5.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 585 students · in-state tuition $11,764 · 44% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 78 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rolesville
Rolesville has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (78 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
78 mi awayCities Near Rolesville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Rolesville FAQ
Is Rolesville, North Carolina safe?⌄
Rolesville's violent crime rate was 80 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 337 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rolesville, North Carolina?⌄
Wake County, which includes Rolesville, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Rolesville, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Rolesville is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from