Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
13%
Knightdale
Knightdale, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,314
Population
21,249
Renter Mix
36% Rent
An all-encompassing suburb just minutes from Raleigh
Suburban
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Affordable
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Family-Friendly
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Commuter
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Knightdale rests along Interstate 540 and 87 just 13 miles east of Raleigh. This sprawling suburban community has a little something for everyone. There’s a number of contemporary residential developments that provide single-family home rentals and affordable apartment communities scattered around Knightdale. Where U.S. Highway 64 meets Interstate 540 is where you’ll find most of Knightdale’s retail and restaurants options, including familiar big-box stores and national chains. Further east along the highway is Knightdale Station Park, a welcome addition of green space in this fast-growing suburban community. Many families flock to Knightdale for an affordable rental that’s just minutes from the Raleigh-Durham metroplex. With the city so close, you can enjoy Downtown Raleigh in just minutes regardless if its for work or leisure.
Explore the City
Neuse River Greenway Trail is great for bicyclists.
Traditional style newer construction homes are prevalent in Knightdale.
Mingo Creek Park offers activities for the whole family.
Knightdale Station Park offers activities for the whole family.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,793
Average: $90,055
Education
6,249
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,116
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Knightdale has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Knightdale, NC is $1,319 for one bedroom, $1,531 for two bedrooms, and $1,781 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Knightdale has decreased by -3.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,319/month
787 Sq Ft
House
$2,014/month
1,683 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,730/month
1,327 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Knightdale, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
459 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
494 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
550 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
520 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,702 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Anderson Point Park
- Historic Oak View County Park
- Marsh Creek Park
- Mordecai Historic Park
- Walnut Creek Wetland Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Raleigh-Durham International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.