Raleigh is a city in North Carolina state in USA with a population of 469698 residents.. The poverty rate of Raleigh is 11.8%, which is 16% lower than national average. The typical household in Raleigh earns $69720 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 35.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Raleigh, only 93% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Raleigh remained 4.3%, which is 9% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Raleigh, only 51% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 26% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Raleigh is 105, which is 5% higher than national average. Median home value in Raleigh is $266900 , which is 16% higher than national average. While median income in Raleigh remained $69720, which is 3% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.