Like much of the Triangle, Knightdale NC real estate is very busy! With the addition of the U.S. 64 Bypass, Knightdale North Carolina real estate has much to offer buyers. Minutes east of Raleigh along U.S. 64, fast-growing Knightdale is shedding its reputation as a small farming community. Everything from ball fields to restaurants is being added, and plans for an industrial park are being proposed. Since 1983, the town's population has expanded from 1,070 to nearly 4,000, making it the sixth fastest-growing town in the state for towns over 2,500 people.