Safest Neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC

/25
Hayes Barton

Directly north of downtown Raleigh, Hayes Barton is a desirable historic neighborhood established in the early 1900s. The neighborhood was designed by Earle Sumner Draper, a well-known landscape architect, who approached his design from a naturalistic perspective. Rather than leveling hills and removing trees, Draper preferred to allow the natural
- Average Value
  
  $1.64M
- List Price
  
  $135K - $1.8M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  2 Listings
Hayes Barton
/48
Glenwood

Glenwood in Raleigh offers suburban living near downtown with highly rated Wake County Schools. Access to Greenway Trails and the North Carolina Museum of Art, along with various shopping centers, adds to its appeal.
- Average Value
  
  $1.50M
- List Price
  
  $156K - $2.3M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  10 Listings
Glenwood
/26
Fallon Park

Two miles north of downtown Raleigh, Fallon Park is a residential neighborhood and partial historic district known for its upscale suburban appeal paired with a convenient location. There are several distinct housing communities within the neighborhood that range from early 20th-century subdivisions to newer developments with modern townhomes.
- Average Value
  
  $1.33M
- List Price
  
  $140K - $1.8M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  3 Listings
Fallon Park
/22
Sunset Hills

Sunset Hills in Raleigh features unique homes on quiet streets, 4 miles from downtown. Residents enjoy Jaycee Park and nearby Ridgewood Shopping Center. Schools like Lacy Elementary and LeRoy Martin Magnet Middle are highly rated.
- Average Value
  
  $1.27M
- List Price
  
  $135K - $579K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  2 Listings
Sunset Hills
/21
Five Points East

Developed between the early 1910s and mid-20th century, Five Points East is a historic residential community located 2 miles from downtown Raleigh. “It’s been a desirable neighborhood for decades,” says Lexie Batchelor, a principal broker with Dogwood Properties who has sold several homes in the area. This neighborhood has two historic districts:
- Average Value
  
  $898K
- List Price
  
  $118K - $5.2M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  6 Listings
Five Points East
/26
Stonebridge

A collection of over 500 homes on private, wooded land, Stonebridge is a tucked-away subdivision with built-in amenities maintained by an active homeowners association. "Although a little further out than the other neighborhoods in north Raleigh, Stonebridge is a very desirable area,” says Mark Parker, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Howard Perry
- Average Value
  
  $858K
- List Price
  
  $190K - $451K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  1 Listing
Stonebridge
/30
Wildwood Green

In Raleigh’s far north suburbs, Wildwood Green is an idyllic country club and golf course community where stately homes line lush, well-maintained fairways. “In this neighborhood, you’re pretty much going to find all single-family homes mostly built around the year 1990,” says Kathy Pitney, a local Realtor with Keller Williams Elite Realty.
- Average Value
  
  $763K
- List Price
  
  $111K - $1.5M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  2 Listings
Wildwood Green
/46
North Ridge

North Ridge in Raleigh blends suburban charm with upscale living. Residents enjoy North Ridge Country Club and Falls Village Shopping Center. The area includes highly rated schools.
- Average Value
  
  $742K
- List Price
  
  $86K - $903K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  6 Listings
North Ridge
/30
Reserve at Lake Lynn

The Reserve at Lake Lynn encapsulates several neighborhoods and subdivisions surrounding the namesake body of water. The trees and wildlife, especially turtles, around the lake make the area feel more remote, and there are loops and walking trails to explore the scenic location further. The neighborhood is between Interstates 540 and 440 — also
- Average Value
  
  $676K
- List Price
  
  $248K - $1.5M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  7 Listings
Reserve at Lake Lynn
/30
Stonehenge

In the large neighborhood of Stonehenge, northwest Raleigh amenities are a short drive away. “The thing that’s really cool about Stonehenge is that it’s between the beltline,” says Mark Parker, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston who used to live in the neighborhood. “There’s Interstate 440, our inner beltline, and Interstate
- Average Value
  
  $658K
- List Price
  
  $165K - $1.1M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  7 Listings
Stonehenge
/27
Umstead

Umstead in Raleigh includes luxurious homes near William B. Umstead State Park. The neighborhood offers highly rated schools, shopping centers, and convenient highway access to Raleigh's attractions.
- Average Value
  
  $571K
- List Price
  
  $91K - $1.5M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  11 Listings
Umstead
/27
Stonehenge East

Part of the larger Stonehenge subdivision in North Raleigh, Stonehenge East is a residential pocket of homes and condominiums located on the eastern side of Creedmoor Road. “This neighborhood has access to a whole lot of different things,” says Kathy Pitney, a local real estate agent with Keller Williams Elite Realty. She points out that despite
- Average Value
  
  $571K
- List Price
  
  $237K - $773K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  1 Listing
Stonehenge East
/22
Long Lake

Long Lake is a planned residential suburb just off Glenwood Avenue near the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. “Out near the airport, it’s close to some of the more industrial areas,” says Kathy Pitney, a local real estate agent with Keller Williams Elite Realty. “Long Lake is right behind the Girl Scout building – which seems random, but it’s
- Average Value
  
  $556K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  0 Listings
Long Lake
/23
Bedford at Falls River

When some people move to Raleigh, they want to be close to the downtown scene but in a quiet residential area. Bedford at Falls River is just that: a community designed for anyone needing a small townhouse or a grand estate, while being 30 minutes from jobs in downtown Raleigh. “Bedford is a planned, urban development, so it really targets all
- Average Value
  
  $664K
- List Price
  
  $210K - $3.2M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  13 Listings
Bedford at Falls River
/12
Greystone

Made up of 16 neighborhoods and over 830 homes, Greystone is a large section of north Raleigh that defines itself by its sense of community. The active homeowners association meets monthly to address residents’ concerns. Greystone’s namesake swim and racquet club offers members fun summer recreation and events. The area is surrounded by
- Average Value
  
  $575K
- List Price
  
  $403K - $1.8M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  1 Listing
Greystone
Wood Valley

The aptly named Wood Valley neighborhood is a Raleigh suburb in the woods north of the city limits. “People love Wood Valley because of the trees. It’s very wooded, very tranquil and very quiet,” says Kimberly Conroy, a Raleigh native and Realtor with Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, who adds that the neighborhood, mainly developed in the
- Average Value
  
  $825K
- List Price
  
  $434K - $470K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  0 Listings
Wood Valley
Bloomsbury
- Average Value
  
  $1.19M
- List Price
  
  $435K - $900K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  1 Listing
Bloomsbury
Bridgepoint North
- Average Value
  
  $892K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  0 Listings
Bridgepoint North
Woods of Tiffany
- Average Value
  
  $668K
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  1 Listing
Woods of Tiffany
Valley Estates
- Average Value
  
  $626K
- List Price
  
  $101K - $1.3M
- For Sale
  
  Homes For Sale
  
  0 Listings
Valley Estates

North Carolina Raleigh

Neighborhoods in Nearby Cities

More About Living in Raleigh

Homes in Nearby Neighborhoods

Homes in Nearby Cities

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Homes.com Licensing Information

§ 442-H New York Standard Operating Procedures

New York Fair Housing Notice

TREC: Information about brokerage services, Consumer protection notice

California DRE #01937601

Contact Homes.com Brokerage