City Profiles

Cary, NC

CaryNamed by Money Magazine as the 5th best place to live in the U.S. because of its growing population, booming economy and excellent education system, Cary is an ideal city for recent college graduates.

The city is located in the heart of The Research Triangle, a region that employs a wide range of technology companies, but it’s also home to numerous parks that are perfect for hiking, biking and camping.

It’s also ideally located near three major North Carolina colleges, so there’s always a sporting event or other fun activity to attend on any day of the week. And almost all of the events are open to anyone living in Cary, NC.

City Details
Annual Revenue:Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Average Apartment Price:$767 per month
Average Home Price:$238,000-$278,000
Average Income:$70,000-$87,000
Medium Age:34
Nearby Cities:Morrisville, NC
Apex, NC
Raleigh, NC
Nickname:Technology Town of North Carolina
Population:127, 640
State:NC
Top Employers:SAS Institute, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Progress Energy, Cisco Systems
Top Industries:Technology, Healthcare, Software
Weather:Avg. Jan. temp = 30 F, Avg. July temp = 88 F
Website: http://www.townofcary.org/