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Raleigh, North Carolina · ZIP 27617

Raleigh — ZIP 27617

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Raleigh (27617) scores 64/100 — Fair for Raleigh. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $442K.

64OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100
Avg math proficiency57%
Avg reading proficiency57%
Schools nearby2

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100
Typical home value$442K
Median rent$1,527/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$442K

Median Rent

$1,527/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,715

Violent Crime

628

Property Crime

4,087

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wake County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Pine Hollow Middle06–08776
77%
73%
Brier Creek ElementaryPK–05642
37%
41%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

20,012

Median Income

$110K

Homeownership

43%

Median Age

36.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27617 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 27617 has a school score of 62/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 27617 is approximately $442K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 27617 in Raleigh has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.