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Cary, NC
A+
Population: 171,603
Home Price: $404,300
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Overview
Cary is a midsize city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 171,603. Cary has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
22.8 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Cary, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Cary
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$55,710
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$113,782
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Cary
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
39.1
43.3
42.3
Gender
Cary
North Carolina
United States
Male
49.4%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
50.6%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Cary
North Carolina
United States
White
63.0%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
8.0%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
20.3%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
3.0%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.5%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Cary
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$404,300
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,271
$682
$801
Family Households
60.8%
60.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
20.8%
20.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
66.8%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
33.2%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Cary
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.0%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
8.4%
8.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
12.2%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.5%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
37.7%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Cary
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
63.2%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
63.0%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Cary
North Carolina
United States
Murder
0.6
7.8
3.0
Rape
7.0
49.1
38.0
Robbery
19.7
72.2
40.7
Assault
38.8
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Cary
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
107.2
751.0
336.1
Theft
752.4
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
44.6
184.7
167.1
Arson
0.6
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Cary, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
gourmet food
beer
delicious
food truck
craft beer
mediterranean food
sofrito
bacon
plant based
chef
restaurants
bbq
sweet potato
ice cream
nutrition
style pizza
wine
cheese
tasty
fresh fruit
country music
video games
haverford school
womens sports
fantasy sports
football
boston sports
philly sports
baseball
health fitness
olympic sports
college football
hockey
fantasy football
basketball
hs football
soccer
college basketball
pro wrestling
athletics
inspired by
inspired by nature
creative
digital art
interactive media
concept artist
archaeology
nft
craft
arts culture
jewelry
architecture
theatre
comic
pfp
webcomics
creation
photography
nfts
newground
spending time
spare time
board games
video games
single dad
health fitness
nerdy things
sports cards
twitter lurker
hardware engineer
enthusiast audiophile
tv shows
nfl nhl
casual gamer
fitness
books
random thoughts
comic books
political shitposting
playing guitar
radio host
sports
marketing
digital marketing
digital media
digital content
creative
pro wrestling
tv
tv shows
nfl nhl
public relations
communications
pop culture
upscale
arts culture
fitness wellness
producer
political shitposting
award winning
sports
mountain views
open spaces
space
golf tennis
movies documentaries
summer
beach
arts
lawn
photography
nightlife
familyfriendly
aviation
nutrition dietetics
shops restaurants
treelined
nature
winter
shopping dining
gourmet food
depot
post office
retail
online marketplace
food truck
food lion
coffee shop
brands
jewelry
farmers market
amazon
marketplace
repair shop
cyber monday
restaurants
shop instore
grocery store
pharmacy
mattresses
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