What is Wake Forest Known for?

You have many options when it comes to where you want to live. Whether you’re a first time home buyer looking to put down roots, a growing and thriving family whose main focus is your children, or a retiree who wants to spend their golden years in the perfect place, we strongly recommend you consider Wake Forest. There are numerous benefits to living in Wake Forest for people of all ages, stages in life, careers, and interests. 

What is Wake Forest Known for?

People who live in Wake Forest love it! You don’t have to simply take our word for it. Just a few of the reasons this is such a popular area include:

#1 Mild weather. If you want to enjoy all of the seasons, but none of them too harshly, Wake Forest is the place to be. On average, there are 214 sunny days per year in Wake Forest. The US average is 205 sunny days. It gets a few inches of snow a year, two or three on average. The July high is around 90 degrees, while the January low is 28 degrees. May, September, and October are known to be the most pleasant months in Wake Forest.

#2 Top schools. From kindergarten through graduate school, Wake Forest’s nearby area is home to some of the top schools in the nations. Wake Forest Elementary, Middle, and High School are all recognized as top public schools. Of course, there’s plenty of private options, like Thales Academy. For older students, the area is near to Wake Forest University, Duke University, University of North Carolina (UNC), and more. A student could live their entire life in this area and receive some of the best education possible! It’s no wonder that Niche.com tells us that people who live in Wake Forest are more educated and have a higher income than the national average. 

#3 Thriving job market. Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living, Wake Forest earns an A! The town of Wake Forest is a northern Raleigh suburb with a location that allows easy access around the Triangle, Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. This means your job opportunities are nearly endless! 

#4 Plenty of things to do. In Wake Forest, there are a lot of parks. Downtown Wake Forest is your quintessential downtown in a great North Carolina community. If you want to go hiking, fishing, shopping, try out a new brewery, or have a bite to eat at a mom and pop restaurant, you can do it all. That being said, because Wake Forest is so close to larger metropolitan areas it is a short drive to go to a UNC home basketball game, festivals, museums, or golf course.

#5 Safe, beautiful neighborhoods. When you choose to live in Wake Forest, you are not just choosing a house; you’re choosing a neighborhood too! Wake Forest is a suburb of Raleigh with a population of just over 42,000. Living in Wake Forest offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. There are few crimes, especially when compared to more urban cities. 

Live in Wake Forest’s Top Neighborhood: Holding Village

North Carolina is one of the best states to live in, and Wake Forest is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. The only thing left to do is find the right neighborhood. We know that when you take a look at Holding Village, you will already feel at home!

In Holding Village, our homes are designed and crafted by some of the Wake Forest area’s top builders, including Drees Homes, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, and Ashton Woods. In 2022, we’ll have even more builder options available. 

You don’t have to live in an area with all buildings and concrete. You want to live in Wake Forest because it is gorgeous, and you want a neighborhood that exemplifies this. If you take a look at our community map, something will immediately jump out at you: a lot of nature! We have parks, water, and green space throughout the neighborhood. We want to show you everything there is to love about Wake Forest, and Holding Village as well. Schedule a tour today!