Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Wendell
Wendell, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,459
Population
14,610
Renter Mix
22% Rent
Rural character meets suburban comfort
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Commuter
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Rural
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Small Town
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Diverse
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Wendell is a small, rural town located about twenty miles east of Raleigh. The community revolves around a timeless Main Street district featuring low-key cafes, shops, and other small businesses in cozy vintage storefronts. Annual events like the Harvest Festival and the International Food and Music Festival keep the community active and entertained throughout the year. Wendell offers its residents a unique blend of countryside living and suburban amenities, with many Raleigh-area commuters choosing to take advantage of the pastoral setting.
Explore the City
This is one of several hand-painted murals in Downtown Wendell.
The Wilders township is a 15 minute drive to downtown Clayton, NC.
Wilders Woods at Flowers Plantation is a master-planned community in the Wilders township.
Portofino Horse Stables has 4 arenas, including a 300-foot by 150-foot covered arena.
Wendell residents enjoy a slice of natural waterfront at Little River Park.
New homes in Wendell come in a variety of styles and sizes.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,377
Average: $98,943
Education
4,219
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,931
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wendell has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Wendell, NC is $921 for a studio, $1,462 for one bedroom, $1,782 for two bedrooms, and $2,120 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wendell has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,462/month
756 Sq Ft
House
$2,100/month
1,846 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wendell, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
413 Students
Public
Grades K-5
416 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
648 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
719 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,219 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,219 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,646 Students
East Wake School Of Arts Educatio
Public
Grades 9-12
374 Students
East Wake School Of Health Sci
Public
Grades 9-12
371 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Anderson Point Park
- Clemmons Educational State Forest
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.