Cary is one of the fastest-growing cities in North Carolina. Home to 200+ restaurants, world-class shopping and entertainment, and an array of leisure and outdoor experiences, it’s no wonder MONEY magazine has ranked Cary as one of the country’s “Best Places to Live.”
Neighboring nearby Apex, these two towns lend themselves beautifully to family life and convenient city access. It's part of the Research Triangle Park area, which is home to many tech companies and research institutions, making it an attractive location for professionals and families.
Cary has a thriving real estate market with a mix of housing options, including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartments. The town's convenient location, with easy access to major highways and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, adds to its appeal.
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 Karma Foods, Gremlina Vintage, and Rose & Lee Co.
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| Dining · $$ | 3.03 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 3.96 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 3.95 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.55 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.34 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.55 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.13 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.44 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.23 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.59 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.37 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.09 miles | 21 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.21 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 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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