Wake County ...  One of the fastest-growing areas in the nation, Wake County offers more of all the things you look for in a community. That’s why it’s attracting more business and industry, more research, more families, more entrepreneurs, more workers.

Community Comparison -  The Wake County Economic Development Program serves companies that are considering moving to or expanding in the Raleigh and Wake County area. If you would like to compare the Raleigh area to yours, please fill out this form and a custom comparison report will be prepared and e-mailed to you.

Wake County Economy - One of the fastest-growing areas in the nation, Wake County offers more of all the things you look for in a community. That’s why it’s attracting more business and industry, more research, more families, more entrepreneurs, more workers.

Communities -  Make yourself at home! Made up of 12 distinctive communities, Wake County has grown almost 50% over the last decade, part of the fastest-growing metropolitan area in North Carolina. With more than 35% made up of newcomers from around the world, these new faces have brought their own traditions and cultures to blend in with the area’s traditional Southern hospitality and history. The result? A community rich in diversity and opportunity.

Wake County Maps -  To give you a better feel for the area, these maps show Wake County from a variety of perspectives. Any way you look at it, Wake County is charting a course for a prosperous future. 

Accolades -  We've received honors from all corners of the U.S.

Wake County Tax Rates  -  Compared to other parts of the country, we enjoy low property taxes

WakeGov.com -  This site links to school information, property information, register of deeds, courts, sheriff's office, business resources,  planning, transportation, libraries, employment, visitor information, etc. 

Wake County hosts a wide array of public and private companies, including ambitious firms such as Cisco, First Citizens Bank, Progress Energy, RBC Centura, Red Hat and SAS. Innovation is flourishing in fields ranging from life sciences and biotechnology to information technology and software development, thanks in part to the world-renowned Research Triangle Park. Home to the state capital, Wake County enjoys a historically recession-proof economy, dominated by government, professional and business services, education and health care.

The lifestyle here also makes it easy to recruit employees. With a world-class options and opportunities in cultural arts, sports, education and recreation, you’ll agree that Wake County ranks as one of America’s best places to live and work.