Cary
35.7890° N, 78.7798° W
Cary is often one of the first places relocation buyers ask about — and for good reason.
It offers strong convenience, beautiful neighborhoods, mature landscaping, greenways, parks, access to Raleigh, RTP, RDU, Apex, Morrisville, and Durham, and a wide variety of housing options. Cary has an extensive parks and greenway system, along with a growing downtown anchored by Downtown Cary Park.
Cary can be a wonderful fit for buyers who want established neighborhoods, polished community infrastructure, strong long-term appeal, and proximity to nearly everything.
Often a good fit for:
Relocation buyers, families, move-up buyers, luxury buyers, downsizers, and buyers who want convenience without feeling like they are in the middle of a large city.
Neighborhoods and areas to know:
MacGregor, MacGregor West, Preston, Lochmere, Cary Park, Amberly, Highcroft, Carpenter Village, Downtown Cary, West Cary, Regency, Silverton, Wellsley, Fenton-area living.
Jody’s note:
Cary is where a lot of buyers start because it feels safe, polished, and practical. But Cary is not one-size-fits-all. West Cary, Downtown Cary, MacGregor, Lochmere, and Preston all feel different. The key is understanding which part of Cary actually matches your lifestyle.
176,686 people live in Cary, where the median age is 39.8 and the average individual income is $64,590. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Cary, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Esteamed Coffee, Grand Malabar, and Royale Curry.
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| Dining · $$ | 2.2 miles | 98 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.94 miles | 6 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.63 miles | 36 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.89 miles | 32 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.36 miles | 51 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 3.18 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.72 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.4 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.21 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.75 miles | 8 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.18 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.9 miles | 15 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.62 miles | 7 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
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Cary has 67,964 households, with an average household size of 2.59. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Cary do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 176,686 people call Cary home. The population density is 2,978.03 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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