Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
16%
Willow Spring
Willow Spring, NC Area Guide
Savor rural tranquility near Raleigh
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Charming
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Scenic
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Willow Spring, also known as Willow Springs, is a charming rural community situated about 15 miles southwest of Raleigh. Willow Spring offers residents an array of affordable houses and apartments available for rent in a tranquil, wooded locale.
Willow Spring’s lush fields and vast expanses of greenery stand between many of the community’s homes, contributing a peaceful atmosphere and sense of secluded countryside living. Although Willow Spring may feel secluded, the community is just minutes away from the vibrant downtown district of neighboring Fuquay-Varina, as well as the many offerings of Raleigh and the Research Triangle area.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,957
Average: $101,504
Education
5,941
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,392
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Willow Spring has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Willow Spring, NC is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
656 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
598 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Wheeler Park
- Bass Lake Park & Retreat Center
Commuter Rail
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.