Wendell, NC town hall & government
Wendell spent $21.5 million in the year to June 30, 2023, about $1,860 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Wendell's government.
Where Wendell's money goes
Where the money comes from
- From the state 35%
- Property taxes 32%
- Interest, fines & other 10%
- Fees & charges 9%
- Sales taxes 9%
- Other taxes & licenses 5%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for Wendell
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Wake County Schools
Wendell's K–12 school district, shared with Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Rolesville and Zebulon. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from North Carolina districts overall: 26% local, 57% state, 17% federal
- Local 34%
- State 56%
- Federal 10%
Of the $12,279 per pupil, $8,085 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Wendell kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Wendell pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Wendell's government
Who represents Wendell
Wendell is represented in Congress by Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd and Representatives Deborah K. Ross and Brad Knott. Josh Stein is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.