Is Rogers Store safe?
Raleigh, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Rogers Store as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Rogers Store
“Go. Rogers Store is a quiet, low-density suburban and semi-rural enclave in northeastern Wake County on the outer edge of Raleigh. Violent crime is uncommon, and the area primarily consists of single-family subdivisions and open land, making it very secure though distinctly car-dependent.”
About the area
Rogers Store sits on Raleigh's northeastern fringe near Rolesville and the Neuse River basin, characterized by modern residential developments interspersed with older rural tracts. It offers a tranquil, family-oriented environment with negligible tourist foot traffic and standard suburban conveniences located a short drive away.
- Suburban / Semi-Rural
- Quiet Residential
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Rogers Store
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no bike-share stations; road cycling on main arteries can be hazardous due to narrow shoulders, though connections to the Capital Area Greenway system exist a short drive away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are well below Raleigh municipal averages
- High rate of homeownership and stable median household incomes exceeding $80,000
- Peaceful, low-traffic residential environment with minimal commercial congestion
Cons
- Extremely car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining
- Isolated residential roads lack consistent sidewalks and street lighting
- Occasional property crimes of opportunity such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and street encampments are essentially non-existent in this suburban residential district.
What Rogers Store is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm with light local commuter traffic departing residential subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Peaceful and suburban, safe for neighborhood jogs or yard work.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and dimly lit, with virtually no street pedestrian activity.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and sleepy with minimal vehicle traffic and low safety risks.
Transit, parking and getting around
GoRaleigh does not provide direct fixed-route bus service deep into Rogers Store; the nearest public transit access points require a drive to park-and-ride hubs along US-401 or New Bern Avenue.
Ample, free private driveway and dedicated surface lot parking is available throughout the entire area, and street parking in subdivisions is unrestricted.
Things to do in Rogers Store
- Explore nature trails and greenway links along the nearby Neuse River Trail corridor
- Visit Main Street Park in neighboring Rolesville for community events and playgrounds
- Take a short drive to Mitchell Mill State Natural Area to see unique granite flatrock ecology
Local favorites
- Off the Hook Seafood Restaurant · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (840)Popular neighborhood dining spot serving classic fried and steamed coastal North Carolina seafood.
- San Jose Mexican Restaurant · Mexican Restaurant · 4.3★ (620)Casual, family-friendly venue offering traditional Mexican platters and quick service.
- Rolesville Diner · Diner · 4.6★ (490)Cozy local breakfast and lunch staple known for hearty homestyle Southern staples.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.