Life in Knightdale research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Knightdale over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Knightdale:
The population in Knightdale is 19,532.
The median home value in Knightdale is $369,802.
The median income in Knightdale is $91,638.
The cost of living in Knightdale is 105 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Knightdale is $1,573.
The unemployment rate in Knightdale is 4.9%.
The poverty rate in Knightdale is 5.8%.
The average high in Knightdale is 71.3° and the average low is 48.7°.
Crime in Knightdale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Knightdale. Key points include:
There were 641 total crimes in Knightdale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Knightdale is 3,118.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Knightdale is 194.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Knightdale is 2,923.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Knightdale is 47.14% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Knightdale / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 641 | 3,118.2 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 40 | 194.6 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 24.3 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 31 | 150.8 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 601 | 2,923.6 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 36 | 175.1 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 491 | 2,388.5 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 74 | 360.0 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Knightdale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Knightdale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Knightdale is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Knightdale is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Knightdale is $369,802.
The median income in Knightdale is $91,638.
| Living Expense | Knightdale | North Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 106 | 100 | |
| Housing | 120 | 86 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 95 | 100 | |
The average high in Knightdale is 71.3° and the average low is 48.7°.
There are 76.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.0 inches of precipitation each year with 2.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Knightdale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.8 |
The current population in Knightdale is 19,532. The population has increased 86.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19,532 | 2.1% |
| 2022 | 19,127 | 2.8% |
| 2021 | 18,614 | 10.8% |
| 2020 | 16,798 | 5.0% |
| 2019 | 16,001 | 5.3% |
| 2018 | 15,198 | 5.8% |
| 2017 | 14,363 | 4.2% |
| 2016 | 13,787 | 4.1% |
| 2015 | 13,243 | 4.3% |
| 2014 | 12,692 | 4.6% |
| 2013 | 12,133 | 4.9% |
| 2012 | 11,567 | 5.7% |
| 2011 | 10,939 | 4.4% |
| 2010 | 10,477 | - |
35.4% White with 6,908 White residents.
46.2% African American with 9,025 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
3.6% Asian with 707 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 215 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 778 Two Or More residents.
9.7% Hispanic with 1,899 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Knightdale | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35.4% | 60.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 46.2% | 20.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 9.7% | 10.9% | 19.0% |
Knightdale is 52.7% female with 10,294 female residents.
Knightdale is 47.3% male with 9,238 male residents.
| Gender | Knightdale | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Knightdale completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Knightdale completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Knightdale completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Knightdale completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Knightdale completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Knightdale completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Knightdale completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Knightdale completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Knightdale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Knightdale | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.0% of households in Knightdale earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Knightdale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.3% of households in Knightdale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.9% of households in Knightdale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.5% of households in Knightdale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.2% of households in Knightdale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.7% of households in Knightdale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.4% of households in Knightdale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.5% of households in Knightdale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.6% of households in Knightdale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Knightdale | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.3% | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.9% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.5% | 12.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 17.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.4% | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.5% | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.6% | 9.5% | 12.6% |