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Raleigh 27609

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.North CarolinaSeller's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Seller's market · 66
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$620K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
+1.8%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
542
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$605K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.10,077
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$605K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,976 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1972
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.73%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.7.2%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.63%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.81%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.13%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.39%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.9.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.42

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,499
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,515 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.60°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Raleigh 27609 compares

By median home value, Raleigh 27609 is the 9th most expensive of 33 ZIP codes in Wake County, and its typical home is worth more than 68% of all homes in Wake County.

Home values in Raleigh 27609

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$164K$3.1M
ZIP codes in Wake County ranked by median home value
#Wake CountyMedian valueHomes
1Raleigh 27608$1.1M4,558
2Apex 27523$756K7,218
3Cary 27518$743K6,640
4Raleigh 27614$701K11,499
5Cary 27519$695K21,274
6New Hill 27562$687K2,425
7Raleigh 27607$686K5,576
8Apex 27539$619K9,117
9Raleigh 27609$605K10,077
10Apex 27502$578K18,662
11Raleigh 27613$577K14,726
12Holly Springs 27540$574K17,119
13Raleigh 27612$571K11,634
14Cary 27513$560K13,909
15Raleigh 27615$528K15,134
16Rolesville 27571$527K3,406
17Wake Forest 27587$522K30,749
18Cary 27511$496K10,642
19Raleigh 27601$495K2,653
20Morrisville 27560$489K9,457
21Fuquay Varina 27526$441K27,401
22Raleigh 27617$431K5,517
23Raleigh 27606$424K11,314
24Raleigh 27603$406K18,293

33 ZIP codes in Wake County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Raleigh 27609 market

What is the median home price in Raleigh 27609, NC?

The median sale price in Raleigh 27609, NC is $620,000 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 1.8% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Raleigh 27609, NC each year?

542 homes sold in Raleigh 27609, NC over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Raleigh 27609, NC a buyer's or seller's market?

Raleigh 27609, NC is currently a seller's market, scoring 66 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Raleigh 27609, NC?

Raleigh 27609, NC contains 10,077 residential properties, with a median of 1,976 square feet, built around 1972. The median TopHap Estimate is $605K.

How does Raleigh 27609, NC compare to the rest of Wake County?

By median home value, Raleigh 27609, NC is the 9th most expensive of 33 ZIP codes in Wake County. Its typical home is worth more than 68% of all homes in Wake County. Apex 27539 ranks just above it and Apex 27502 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Raleigh 27609, NC?

81% of homes in Raleigh 27609, NC are owner-occupied. 13% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Raleigh 27609, NC hold?

63% of mortgaged homes in Raleigh 27609, NC are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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