Raleigh Local Information
Practical information for Raleigh and Wake County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Raleigh: schedule, holidays, bulk
Raleigh recycling goes every other week and yard waste now goes weekly, leaves included. Bulky pickup is $35 a load. Questions: 919-996-3245.
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Raleigh
Raleigh, Wake County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Raleigh fits into Wake County and North Carolina: the city, the county, Wake County Schools, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Wake County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal
Raleigh's 2026 combined property tax rate is $0.9091 per $100 of value: Wake County $0.5371, city $0.372. Pay by Jan. 5, 2027. Tax office: 919-856-5400.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Raleigh
Raleigh permits go through the city's Permit and Development Portal. Permit Helpline: 919-996-2500. Planning Commission meets the second and fourth Tuesday.
Roads
Raleigh closures this week: Pearl Road and Lenoir Street
Pearl Road is closed at Rock Quarry Road to Dec. 17 and E. Lenoir Street closes downtown on weekdays to Nov. 6. Buffaloe Road eastbound is shut to Nov. 13.
Home prices
Raleigh home prices and housing market
The typical Raleigh home was worth $428,671 in August 2026, Zillow says, down 1.7% in a year and 4.9% below the 2022 peak. ZIP code and neighbor figures.
Schools
Raleigh schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Raleigh is served by the Wake County Public School System, 161,461 students. No school Monday, Oct. 12. Magnet applications open Oct. 15. Info: 919-431-7400.
Things to do
Things to do in Raleigh this month: October 2026
Raleigh, late October 2026: Halloween trunk-or-treats Oct. 29-31, the City of Oaks Marathon Nov. 1, the Christmas Parade Nov. 21 and Messiah Dec. 4-5.
Voting
Voting in Wake County: registration, polling places, early voting
Early voting in Wake County runs Oct. 15-31, 2026, with same-day registration. Election Day is Nov. 3, polls 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Elections office: 919-404-4040.
Farmers markets
Raleigh farmers markets
The State Farmers Market on Agriculture Street is open daily, year-round. Midtown runs Saturdays at North Hills through Oct. 31 and doubles SNAP up to $30.
Parks
Parks and trails in Raleigh
Raleigh has more than 200 parks and over 100 miles of greenway trails, open dawn to dusk. The Neuse River Trail runs 27.5 miles. Parks office: 919-996-3285.
Restaurants
Restaurant inspection scores in Wake County
How Wake County grades Raleigh restaurants: 90 and up is an A. Of 2,217 routine Raleigh inspections this year, 2,189 earned an A. Questions: 919-856-5700.
Business
New businesses in Raleigh: September 2026
New in Raleigh in September 2026: 10 food permits from Cafe Royale to Arepa Culture, plus building permits for a Jaggers, an Elmer Swim School and a hot yoga studio.
Public notices
Public notices in Raleigh and Wake County
Where Raleigh and Wake County legal notices are published: the state press association's notices site, City Council public hearings, rezoning cases and bids.
City Hall
Who to call at Raleigh City Hall
The City of Raleigh main phone number is 919-996-3000. Water and trash, 919-996-3245; potholes, 919-996-6446; police non-emergency, 919-829-1911; council.
Power outage
Power outages in Raleigh: who to call and outage maps
Most of Raleigh gets power from Duke Energy Progress: text OUT to 57801 or call 800-419-6356. Wake Electric customers call 800-743-3155. Downed line: 911.
Population
Raleigh population 2026: growth, age, income and housing
Raleigh had 506,306 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 8.3% since the 2020 census and 25% since 2010. Age, income and housing figures.
History
Raleigh history and landmarks
Raleigh was laid out in 1792 on land bought from Joel Lane and chartered Jan. 21, 1795. Its 142 National Register listings, museums and historic sites.
Moving
Moving to Raleigh: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Raleigh? Start water and trash with the city at 919-996-3245, power with Duke Energy or Wake Electric, and get an N.C. driver's license within 60 days.
Transportation
Getting around Raleigh: roads, transit, airport, parking
GoRaleigh buses cost $1.25 and are free for riders 65 and older and 18 and under. Downtown meters are $1.50 an hour on weekdays. RDU is served by GoTriangle.
Neighborhoods
Raleigh neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Ten Raleigh areas side by side: ZIP codes, zoned high schools and August 2026 home values, from Downtown and Five Points to Brier Creek and Wakefield.
Neighborhoods
Avent Ferry, Raleigh: homes, schools, parks and commute
Avent Ferry is the Avent Ferry Road corridor from Western Boulevard to Tryon Road, home of Lake Johnson Park, zoned for Athens Drive High. ZIP code 27606.
Neighborhoods
Brier Creek, Raleigh: homes, schools, parks and commute
Brier Creek is in far northwest Raleigh by I-540 and U.S. 70, zoned for Leesville Road High, about 4 miles by road from RDU airport. ZIP code 27617.
Neighborhoods
Cameron Village, Raleigh: homes, schools, parks and commute
Cameron Village is the city plan area from Hillsborough Street to Wade Avenue around the Village District, zoned for Broughton High, ZIP codes 27605 and 27607.
Neighborhoods
Crabtree, Raleigh: homes, schools, parks and commute
Crabtree is the city plan area around Crabtree Valley Mall at I-440 and Glenwood Avenue, zoned for Broughton High, with a 27612 home value of $572,805.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Raleigh: homes, schools, parks and commute
Downtown Raleigh is the city's 1.5-square-mile Downtown Plan area, zoned mostly for Broughton High, with a typical 27601 home value of $497,314.
Neighborhoods
Five Points, Raleigh: homes, schools, parks and commute
Five Points is the area around the Glenwood Avenue, Fairview and Whitaker Mill roads crossing, zoned for Broughton High, in ZIP code 27608.
Neighborhoods
Historic Oakwood, Raleigh: homes, schools, parks and commute
Historic Oakwood sits on the east edge of downtown Raleigh, zoned for Broughton High, with a typical 27601 home value of $497,314 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
New Bern Avenue, Raleigh: homes, schools, parks and commute
The New Bern Avenue area runs east from downtown Raleigh, mostly in ZIP code 27610, where the typical home value was $313,331 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
North Hills, Raleigh: homes, schools, parks and commute
North Hills is in the city's Midtown plan area along I-440 and Six Forks Road, mostly zoned for Sanderson High, with a 27609 home value of $552,819.
Neighborhoods
Wakefield, Raleigh: homes, schools, parks and commute
Wakefield is in northeast Raleigh along Falls of Neuse Road near the Neuse River, zoned for Wakefield High, with a 27614 home value of $678,013.
Neighborhoods
Raleigh vs Knightdale vs Garner vs Cary: taxes, schools, home values
Raleigh, Knightdale, Garner and Cary side by side: 2026 tax rates, high school results, August 2026 home values, Census income and commute times.
Schools
Raleigh public schools: every school, zone and report card
The 92 WCPSS schools that serve Raleigh, 10 charter schools and 42 private schools, with addresses, grades, enrollment and report cards.