Location, Transportation & Residential Living

Knightdale is an attractive, thriving community. It is a destination all its own with the easygoing qualities of a small town and a superb quality of life that welcomes newcomers and visitors alike. Citizens enjoy the comfort and security of living within a small community but yet are able to take advantage of the benefits of living close to the major metropolitan Triangle area.

Knightdale is located on the eastern side of Wake county in central North Carolina, part of what is known locally as the "Triangle Region". Located just six miles east of downtown Raleigh, the Capital City, the corporate limits of town contain 4.54 square miles or 2,875 acres. Ultimately, Knightdale is scheduled to become a Town of 31.49 square miles or 20,156 acres when current plans incorporate our outlying jurisdictions. The town is near to major intrastate corridors connecting us to Rocky Mount and I-95 northbound, points east as well as to Raleigh, Cary, Research Triangle Park and other points west. U. S. 264 connects Knightdale to southeastern North Carolina and places like Wilson, I-95 southbound and Greenville. The lovely and scenic North Carolina mountains are located just three hours by car to the west and the beautiful North Carolina coast is just two hours by car to the east.

When the US Hwy. 64 Bypass was opened in the summer of 2005 the quality of life in Knightale profoundly improved. No longer is the business highway through town jammed with interstate traffic looking to bypass Knightdlae. The Bypass provides an alternative for travelers who might have other destinations in mind. What is left now is Knightdale Boulevard. This tree-lined urban boulevard has easily identifiable business addresses and access made simple by the reduced traffic volume. Now driving through Knightdale is easy and the vehicles that are here to do business, not just passing through.

If you wanted to leave Knightdale you have convenient access to the new I-540 Outer Loop. This Eastern Wake Expressway provides a wide open route to north Raleigh and points west like Research Triangle Park and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Before when Knightdale commuters were destined to hit traffic congestion and gridlock on I-40 or I-440, the journey seemed stress-filled. Today, we are a mere 15 minutes from RTP and 20 minutes from RDU. But more importantly, it has created a new front door for our community. A door that is wide open to developers, commercial investors and potential new residents. As travelers exit I-540 and enter Knightdale, they are greeted with signs of growth and prosperity.

The Town of Knightdale has always been a very desirable place to live. We have everything an individual, family or retiree may need to grow, prosper and enjoy life to its fullest. When you're considering relocating your family, consider the wide rang of housing styles available here. From high-end luxury apartments to town homes, duplexes, and single-family housing, Knightdale choices suit the needs of almost all buyers of real estate. Currently, over 1200 preliminarily platted lots have been approved by the Town Council, and all are in various stages of development and different phases of construction. So whether you're looking in Planter's Walk, Widewaters Village, Princeton Manor, Langston Ridge, Mingo Creek, Beaver Dam Plantation, or Churchill, rest assured that your dream home is waiting for you. If you can't find it on the ground today it can be built just for you by the many custom builders who are doing bushiness in this area. You can find it in Knightdale.