Blended score for Wendell'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).

Car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

7.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable

Google Places amenity density

20 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores1

Parks3

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

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

Wendell Elementary

0.66 mi away · Grades 0-5

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.9

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

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 433
Student:teacher ratio: 11.4:1
District: Wake County Schools

Middle

Wendell Middle

1.78 mi away · Grades 6-8

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

2.6

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

State rating: D (2025)

Enrollment: 730
Student:teacher ratio: 14.0:1
District: Wake County Schools

High

East Wake High

3.16 mi away · Grades 9-12

Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)

3.0

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

State rating: C (2025)

Enrollment: 1,508
Student:teacher ratio: 16.2:1
District: Wake County Schools

Commute

Real drive time from Wendell's center to Downtown Raleigh.

26 min

typical drive time

17.4 mi

distance

23 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Wendell, from Franklin County Airport.

48°F

Clear

Cities near Wendell

Zebulon · 5.5 mi Knightdale · 5.6 mi Middlesex · 9.2 mi Clayton · 10.1 mi Rolesville · 10.3 mi Raleigh · 14.1 mi

ZIP codes in Wendell

27591 · 437 for sale

Wendell real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in Wendell right now?+

There are currently 437 active listings in Wendell, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in Wendell?+

The median list price for active listings in Wendell is $412,840. Homes are spending an average of 82 days on market.

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

Median closed-sale prices in Wendell have risen 1.4% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Wendell?+

Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Wendell are Wendell Falls, Not in a Subdivision, Marshburn Manor.

What schools serve Wendell?+

The closest public schools to Wendell's center are Wendell Elementary, Wendell Middle, East Wake High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is Wendell walkable?+

Wendell's center has a walkability score of 29 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from Wendell?+

The typical drive from Wendell's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 26 minutes (17.4 miles).

Listing data provided by Doorify MLS, Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: 1 days ago. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.