Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 33% of Residents
Under 20
0%
Over 65
0%
Research Triangle Park
Research Triangle Park, NC Area Guide
A research center anchored by three major universities
College Town
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Anchored by three major research universities outside of Durham, Research Triangle Park — often referred to as the Triangle — offers a central location between two of North Carolina’s biggest cities: Raleigh and Durham. These cities are also known as being popular college towns. Research Triangle Park is made up of research facilities without many residential neighborhoods. However, there are a great variety of apartments, houses, and townhomes available for rent outside of the Triangle, ranging from affordable to upscale. Students and faculty are drawn to the surrounding area of the Triangle, and residents appreciate the immediate access to major roadways like Interstate 40. Locals can easily get to and from major metro areas, meaning that dining, shopping, and entertainment options at your fingertips.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$0
Average: $0
Education
1
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Research Triangle Park, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Duke Gardens
- Piedmont Wildlife Center
- Lake Crabtree County Park
- North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
- William B. Umstead State Park
Military Bases
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.