Wake County, North Carolina Introduction
Wake County includes the county seat of Raleigh, NC. Raleigh is the capital of NC, and shares Wake County with eleven other municipalities. Not counting Durham (which is mostly in Durham County), the largest of these is Cary, NC. Cary is followed by Apex, Wake Forest and Holly Springs. Any of these would be a great place to buy a condo in Wake County, but we’ll look into the big 3 a bit more deeply.

We’ll get to know some of these cities and towns better, and find out everything you should probably know before you buy or rent a condo in Wake County, NC. We’ll explore the local climate, the people and the culture. We’ll see if we can figure out why people are so eager to buy a condo in Wake County, and look at 5 of the trendiest neighborhoods in the county. Hopefully, all this will give you a better sense of what it might be like to live there.



The Climate in Wake County
Wake County benefits from a moderate subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The temperature range is a key issue for people seeking to rent a condo in Wake County, NC. You will definitely need good air conditioning during the summer, but the rest of the year is quite comfortable.

The winters see average low temperatures in the mid 30s (F), and highs in the low 50s. Summers regularly see 80- and 90-degree days, and rains are frequent throughout July and August.

The national average is 28 inches of rain per year, and Wake County NC gets 46. However, the nation as a whole averages more than 2 feet of snow every winter, and Wake County on average sees only 4 inches. By and large, it is a sunny place, despite that rain. Most of the country averages just 205 sunny days every year, and Wake County averages 217.






Things To See And Do In Wake County
Wake County is an outdoors person's paradise, with three large state parks and more than 152 county parks. Anyone considering a Wake County condo purchase should also take a look around the countryside. The most popular locations include the Falls Lake State Recreation Area which consists of 26,000 acres of woodlands and the 12,000 acre Falls Lake. At William B. Umstead State Park there are 55,000 acres of woodlands to explore… amazing! The Jordan Lake State Recreation Area has nearly 47,000 acres of woodlands and Jordan Lake for a quick dip. Finally, the Capital Area Greenway system has 100 miles of walking and biking trails for all fitness enthusiasts.