Life in Wendell research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Wendell 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 Wendell:
The population in Wendell is 11,585.
The median home value in Wendell is $374,212.
The median income in Wendell is $93,848.
The cost of living in Wendell is 102 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Wendell is $1,397.
The unemployment rate in Wendell is 1.0%.
The poverty rate in Wendell is 4.2%.
The average high in Wendell is 71.2° and the average low is 48.7°.
Crime in Wendell summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Wendell. Key points include:
There were 197 total crimes in Wendell in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Wendell is 1,210.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Wendell is 135.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Wendell is 1,074.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Wendell is -42.90% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wendell / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 197 | 1,210.0 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 135.1 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 12.3 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 19 | 116.7 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 175 | 1,074.9 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 41 | 251.8 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 111 | 681.8 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 23 | 141.3 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Wendell summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wendell. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wendell is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wendell is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Wendell is $374,212.
The median income in Wendell is $93,848.
| Living Expense | Wendell | North Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 113 | 106 | 100 | |
| Housing | 104 | 86 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 98 | 95 | 100 | |
The average high in Wendell is 71.2° and the average low is 48.7°.
There are 73.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.4 inches of precipitation each year with 2.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wendell |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.6 |
The current population in Wendell is 11,585. The population has increased 108.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,585 | 9.6% |
| 2022 | 10,575 | 7.4% |
| 2021 | 9,847 | 23.7% |
| 2020 | 7,962 | 8.9% |
| 2019 | 7,308 | 7.0% |
| 2018 | 6,828 | 4.8% |
| 2017 | 6,516 | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 6,298 | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 6,169 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 6,085 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 5,996 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 5,892 | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 5,751 | 3.4% |
| 2010 | 5,563 | - |
47.6% White with 5,515 White residents.
25.5% African American with 2,952 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 21 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 28 Other residents.
1.6% Two Or More with 188 Two Or More residents.
24.9% Hispanic with 2,881 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wendell | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.6% | 60.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 25.5% | 20.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 24.9% | 10.9% | 19.0% |
Wendell is 52.3% female with 6,058 female residents.
Wendell is 47.7% male with 5,527 male residents.
| Gender | Wendell | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Wendell completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Wendell completed 9-12th grade.
20.0% of adults in Wendell completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Wendell completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Wendell completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Wendell completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Wendell completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Wendell completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Wendell completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wendell | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 20.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
2.5% of households in Wendell earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Wendell earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.7% of households in Wendell earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.4% of households in Wendell earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.6% of households in Wendell earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.0% of households in Wendell earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Wendell earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.1% of households in Wendell earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.6% of households in Wendell earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.1% of households in Wendell earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wendell | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.4% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.6% | 12.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 17.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.1% | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.6% | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.1% | 9.5% | 12.6% |