Dorothea Dix

Raleigh, NC

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Dorothea Dix - Raleigh, NC

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A historic neighborhood with a unique beginning

Park Space • Historic • Downtown • NC State • Shopping • Dining •

During the 1800s, the mentally ill had a strong voice in Dorothea Dix. She visited North Carolina in 1848 to advocate for better care of the mentally ill. The State Medical Society was formed the following year, and the capital city of Raleigh was chosen for the hospital, Dix Hill, which opened in 1856. The original property covered 2,354 acres. Over time, pieces were sold or given away -- a large chunk of land was donated to NC State for its Centennial Campus in 1984. The hospital closed in 2008, and by 2015, Raleigh officially acquired the remaining 308 acres for the creation of a park. Today, Dorothea Dix Park is at the heart of the Dorothea Dix neighborhood, hosting community events and serving as a gathering place for the neighborhood.

The Dorothea Dix neighborhood begins along I-40 and extends north to Western Boulevard. Situated on the southwest side of Downtown Raleigh, Dorothea Dix is perfectly located to the heart of the city and to NC State, which is on the northwest side of the neighborhood. Dorothea Dix is also the location of the State Farmers Market, situated near the intersection of Centennial Parkway and Lake Wheeler Road. This popular farmers market is open all week year-round, with a farmers building that covers 30,000 square feet and the Market Shoppes, an enclosed building covering 15,600 square feet. Other buildings include the Wholesale Terminal, the Truckers Building, and Market Imports. The market also offers three on-site restaurants.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Dorothea Dix is $1,387 for a studio, $1,793 for one bedroom, $2,522 for two bedrooms, and $3,984 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dorothea Dix has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 517 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,387/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 790 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,793/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,138 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,522/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,626 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,984/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

45

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Marbles Kids Museum
  • Centennial Campus Center for Wildlife Education
  • Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation
  • Chavis Park
  • Pullen Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Raleigh-Durham International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Dorothea Dix

The Row

The Row

1021 S Saunders St,
Raleigh, NC 27603

$1,165 - $5,906 | Studio - 3 Beds

Overture Centennial 55+ Active Adult Apart...

Overture Centennial 55+ Active Adult Apart...

600 Bilyeu St,
Raleigh, NC 27606

$1,575 - $1,830 | 1 Bed

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.