Benefits of Living in Wake County

Wake County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country, and local reports show this is only the beginning! With a thriving job market, top-tier schools and thriving spots for outdoor recreation, it’s clear why people want to call our area home.

Wake County, especially the greater Raleigh area, is a booming hub for tech and biotech jobs. With the growth of the Research Triangle, the job market has exploded over the past five years, and it isn’t slowing down anytime soon. In fact, the Triangle saw 17% job growth over the last five years leading to it being labeled as the No. 5 largest life science hub and the second fastest-growing tech hub in the country. 

Beyond its thriving job market, the Wake County Public School System is one of the largest and most respected districts in the nation. WCPSS represents North Carolina’s largest district and is the 15th largest public school system in the United States. With its highly regarded 93.1% extended-year graduation rate, 75% of the school district meets or exceeds state averages. 

When it is time to step out of the classroom or office, Wake County and its extensive outdoor recreation opportunities can help you reconnect with nature. Throughout the county there are over 180 miles of interconnected greenways and multiple historic state parks. In addition to the already impressive amount of dedicated green spaces, a $120 million Parks, Greenways Recreation and Open Space bond was approved in 2017. This bond has been used to build, improve and connect existing green spaces and parks throughout Wake County. Projects funded by this bond are estimated to continue until 2030. Translation: Even more green spaces in the queue!

With the thriving job market and rapid growth of Wake County, there has been an influx of gorgeous master planned communities like Ponder. Built to enhance your local living experience, Ponder has it all: from award-winning builders to incredible amenities and quick access to everything Wake County has to offer, Ponder is created with you and your ideal lifestyle in mind. 

Interested in living somewhere with a thriving job market, record-breaking school district and ample opportunities to explore the incredible nature of North Carolina? Join our interest list!

Ponder is a new home community located just 20 miles from Raleigh NC.