Why Live in Weldon Ridge
Weldon Ridge, located in southwest Cary, offers a variety of housing styles across its four phases, including townhomes, single-family homes, and estate homes. The neighborhood features new traditional and Craftsman homes, many with two-car garages and small front porches, built between 2006 and 2024. Residents enjoy amenities such as a swimming pool with a waterslide, walking trails, and a clubhouse with multipurpose spaces. The area is known for its low crime risk, being safer than the national average. Students attend highly rated schools in the Wake County district, including Mills Park Elementary, Mills Park Middle, Panther Creek High, and Green Hope High, all of which have received high ratings.
Weldon Ridge is conveniently situated near major roads like I-40 and I-540, facilitating easy commutes. The neighborhood is within 2 miles of grocery stores like Publix, Aldi, and Harris Teeter, as well as various shops, fitness centers, and dining options such as SipCha boba tea shop and Mirchi's Indian Kitchen. For more extensive shopping and dining, residents can visit Fenton, a mixed-use development 6 miles east. Local attractions include Raftery Park, which connects to the 23-mile American Tobacco Trail, and Jordan Lake, less than 10 miles away, offering swimming, camping, and fishing. Thomas Brooks Park, home to the USA Baseball National Training Complex, is also nearby. Weldon Ridge's proximity to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Wake Med Hospital, both 10 miles away, adds to its convenience, though commuter traffic on I-40 can be heavy during peak hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Weldon Ridge a good place to live?
Weldon Ridge is a good place to live. Weldon Ridge is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Weldon Ridge is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Weldon Ridge has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.6 people per acre and a median age of 40. The average household income is $214,107 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 82.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Weldon Ridge are home owners, with 20.6% of residents renting and 79.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Weldon Ridge can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Weldon Ridge neighborhood guide.
Is Weldon Ridge, NC a safe neighborhood?
Weldon Ridge, NC is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Weldon Ridge?
The median home price in Weldon Ridge is $312,355. If you put a 20% down payment of $62,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,620 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $69K a year to afford the median home price in Weldon Ridge. The average household income in Weldon Ridge is $214K.
What are the best public schools in Weldon Ridge?
The best public schools that serve Weldon Ridge are:
- Green Level High School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 20:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
- Green Hope High has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Salem Elementary has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
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Are home prices dropping in Weldon Ridge?
Yes, home prices in Weldon Ridge are down 35% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Weldon Ridge, NC
On average, homes in Weldon Ridge, Cary sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Weldon Ridge, Cary over the last 12 months is $312,355, down 69% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$312,355
Median Single Family Sale Price
$279,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$312,355
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$399,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$209
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median List Price
$312,355
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-69%