Wake County, NC — 2026 YTD
Wake County, NC indexed 1,104 development projects YTD in 2026 (through 2026-08-30). Civic Actions leads at 9% (103 projects). Raleigh is the most active city (389 projects), followed by Apex (188).
Data through August 30, 2026 · Updated August 31, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
YTD Projects
1,104
Cities in County
10
County activity by period
| Period | Projects |
|---|---|
| Year to date (Jan 1 – Aug 30, 2026) | 1,104 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| This week (Aug 24 – Aug 30, 2026) | 0 |
Projects by Type (YTD)
| Type | Projects |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 103 |
| Residential | 63 |
| Institutional | 42 |
| Commercial | 16 |
| Infrastructure | 12 |
| Mixed Use | 11 |
| Recreational | 3 |
| Institutional/Public | 2 |
Cities in Wake County
City-level counts for YTD 2026. Linked cities have enough distinct activity for a standalone page.
| City | YTD Projects | Top Type |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 389 | Institutional |
| Apex | 188 | Civic Actions |
| Clayton | 156 | Residential |
| Wendell | 145 | Mixed Use |
| Rolesville | 133 | Civic Actions |
| Knightdale | 28 | Commercial |
| Fuquay-Varina | 17 | Civic Actions |
| Garner | 17 | Civic Actions |
| Holly Springs | 16 | Civic Actions |
| Cary | 13 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many development projects were indexed in Wake County, NC YTD 2026?
- 1,104 projects with indexed meeting dates year-to-date through 2026-08-30.
- Which cities in Wake County had the most development activity?
- Raleigh (389), Apex (188), Clayton (156) lead the county by project count.