Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
14%
Rolesville, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,396
Population
11,132
Renter Mix
13% Rent
A booming small town with room to grow
Rural
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Peaceful
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Community
Rolesville sits 16 miles northeast of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. Rolesville may not be the same size as Raleigh, but it’s quickly developing a town identity all its own. In 2016, Rolesville was named as one of America’s top boom towns, and it continues to grow at a rapid pace.
There’s an array of homes and apartments for rent in Rolesville, plus larger lots than you’d find in the city. The town has a friendly, family-oriented feel, and there are great schools that serve the area. Explore Rolesville’s Main Street and the restaurants and shops that line the main thoroughfare. Main Street Park branches off from the road as well, and houses a well-maintained green space and the pavilion that graces the town seal.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$124,665
Average: $146,760
Education
4,599
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,663
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rolesville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Rolesville, NC is $1,396 for one bedroom, and $2,447 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rolesville has decreased by -23.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,396/month
865 Sq Ft
House
$2,358/month
2,213 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,940/month
1,784 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rolesville, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
496 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
609 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,021 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,021 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,373 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,373 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Durant Nature Park
- North Wake Landfill District Park
- Marsh Creek Park
- Annie Louise Wilkerson, MD Nature Preserve Park
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 June 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.