Blended score for Wake Forest's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

9.3 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

95 / 100

Restaurants & cafes20

Grocery stores8

Parks2

Schools7

Transit stops4

Pharmacies6

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Wake Forest Elementary

0.47 mi away · Grades -1-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.6

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 373
Student:teacher ratio: 11.7:1
District: Wake County Schools

Middle

Wake Forest Middle School

1.44 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.3

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 1,122
Student:teacher ratio: 17.0:1
District: Wake County Schools

High

Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

16.71 mi away · Grades 9-13

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

4.0

Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating

State rating: B (2025)

Enrollment: 342
Student:teacher ratio: 14.9:1
District: Wake County Schools

Commute

Real drive time from Wake Forest's center to Downtown Raleigh.

33 min

typical drive time

17.6 mi

distance

27 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Wake Forest, from Franklin County Airport.

48°F

Clear

Cities near Wake Forest

Youngsville · 5.1 mi Rolesville · 5.3 mi Franklinton · 9.4 mi Raleigh · 12.5 mi Knightdale · 13.2 mi Wendell · 15.5 mi

ZIP codes in Wake Forest

27587 · 657 for sale

Wake Forest real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Wake Forest right now?+

There are currently 639 active listings in Wake Forest, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Wake Forest?+

The median list price for active listings in Wake Forest is $475,000. Homes are spending an average of 92 days on market.

Is Wake Forest's housing market up or down this year?+

Median closed-sale prices in Wake Forest have risen 1.1% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Wake Forest?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Wake Forest are Not in a Subdivision, Heritage, Rosedale.

What schools serve Wake Forest?+

The closest public schools to Wake Forest's center are Wake Forest Elementary, Wake Forest Middle School, Vernon Malone College and Career Academy. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Wake Forest walkable?+

Wake Forest's center has a walkability score of 66 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Wake Forest?+

The typical drive from Wake Forest's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 33 minutes (17.6 miles).

Listing data provided by Doorify MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 3 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.