Durham metro, NC relocation guide
Moving to Raleigh, NC
$449,900Median listing price
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About Raleigh
Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and the Triangle's largest city, with a 2020 census population of 467,665. Known as the "City of Oaks," it lies primarily in Wake County, with a small portion extending into Durham County — inside the Durham–Chapel Hill MSA coverage. Home to North Carolina State University and the state government, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle alongside Durham and Chapel Hill.
Home prices in Raleigh
The median listing price in Raleigh is $449,900.
Top places in Raleigh
- The North Carolina State Capitol and Union Square
- Fayetteville Street
- The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the North Carolina Museum of Art
- The Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts (shown in the Commons photo below)
- Pullen Park
- NC State University's bell tower and campus
Commuting from Raleigh
- To downtown Durham: approximately 30 minutes (~25 miles via I-40; traffic-sensitive).
- To UNC–Chapel Hill: approximately 35 minutes (~28 miles; traffic-sensitive).
- To Research Triangle Park: approximately 20 minutes (~12 miles; traffic-sensitive).
Raleigh FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Raleigh, NC?
The median listing price in Raleigh is $449,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Raleigh, NC?
To downtown Durham: approximately 30 minutes (~25 miles via I-40; traffic-sensitive).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.