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Knightdale, NC

Knightdale is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Knightdale has a population of 19,435, up from 11,401 in 2010. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the town's population to be 17,843, as of July 1, 2019. Knightdale's population grew 10.4% from 2010 to 2013, making it the second fastest-growing community in the Research Triangle region for that period.

Named for Henry Haywood Knight, a local Wake County landowner who donated land to found a railroad depot, the town was incorporated in 1927. By the 1960s, the economic center of town migrated from the area around the rail depot to U.S. Highway 64, which ran north of downtown Knightdale. Since 1990, the community has experienced a significant population boom, getting its high school in 2004, and a new freeway bypass in 2006. Since 2010, several new shopping centers have sprung up along Business U.S. 64 (Knightdale Boulevard), the main thoroughfare through town. A large destination park, Knightdale Station Park, opened in 2013 just to the east of the old downtown area as part of a revitalization effort, the park was expanded in 2018 to add an amphitheater. Interstate 540 passes directly through the town before its eastern terminus at Interstate 87, while Interstate 87 (in concurrency with US 64) travels along a southern freeway bypass.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.2 square miles (16.1 km²), all land. Knightdale is located in the northeast central region of North Carolina, where the North American Piedmont and Atlantic Coastal Plain regions meet. This area is known as the "Fall Line" because it marks the elevation inland at which waterfalls begin to appear in creeks and rivers. Its central Piedmont location and access to large highways places Knightdale a little over two hours northwest of Wrightsville Beach, NC by car and four hours east of the Great Smoky Mountains.

In 1700, the Lord's Proprietor of the Carolina Colony hired John Lawson to explore the area. He began his 1,000-mile (1,600 km) trek near present-day Charleston, South Carolina, and according to his diary, passed through the area sometime in February 1701. He wrote about a meeting with the Tuscarora Native American tribe on the banks of the Neuse River, and with the help of an interpreter, Lawson made peace with the Tuscarora.

After receiving the report from Lawson, the King of England began to apportion these lands to willing settlers. In 1730, John Hinton settled in what would one day be called Knightdale in an area near the Neuse River, not far from where Hodge Road and Old Faison Road now intersect.

Health and wellness are priorities in Knightdale, with the East Wake Medical Center serving as a prominent healthcare facility in the area. The medical center offers a range of services, contributing to the overall well-being of the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Knightdale Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include CrossFit and Arise Athletics. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Knightdale, such as the Knightdale Station Park Loop and Knightdale Community Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Knightdale, NC are Neuse River Greenway Trail, Harper Park, and Adventure Landing.

Population: 20,275 (2023). ZIP code: 27545. Area code: 919. Elevation: 249 ft (76 m). Area: 8.50 sq mi (22.01 km²).

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Is Knightdale, NC a good place to live?

Knightdale is in Wake County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Knightdale offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Knightdale, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Knightdale and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Knightdale are above average.

What is the crime rate in Knightdale, NC?

The crime rate in Knightdale is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 28 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Knightdale is 1 in 36. Based on FBI crime data, Knightdale is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to North Carolina, Knightdale has a crime rate that is higher than 78% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What is the poverty rate in Knightdale, NC?

In 2022, the median household income of Knightdale households was $79,364. Knightdale households made slightly more than Newport households ($79,109) and Creedmoor households ($78,750). However, 6.7% of Knightdale families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Knightdale

East Wake Medical Center 

Knightdale Parks and Recreation Department

CrossFit 

Arise Athletics

Knightdale Station Park Loop 

Knightdale Community Park

Neuse River Greenway Trail

Harper Park

Adventure Landing

Niche

NeighborhoodScout

North Carolina Demographics

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