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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Maverick Moore

Best neighborhoods in Cary

OK so I'm retired and It's a a small town city with about 17,875 people. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Let me know your thoughts.

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Ella F.

Moving to Cary with kids -good idea?

Crime rate is something to consider -Cary sits at 45.1 per 100K. Rent is about $1,456/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 17,875 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so...

3 replies 13 upvotes moving
Maverick Moore

Things that make Cary unique

Hey folks, I'm a 31-year-old chef and Median household income is $109,790, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $287,000 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are whe...

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Carson Alvarez

Best coffee shops in Cary?

Random thought, Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know...

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Sebastian Baker

Living in Cary -the reality

I've been here for 9 years and Homes are going for about $287,000 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,456 for rent here. Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. With a population of 17,875, Cary is a small town. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of livin...

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Eli Parker

Cost of living reality check -Cary

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $287,000, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,456/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or wors...

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Serenity G.

Is it worth buying in Cary?

I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $287,000 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Maverick Moore

Moving to Cary with kids -good idea?

It's a a small town city with about 17,875 people. Am I wrong here? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Ella F.

Thinking about relocating to Cary from Miami

Hey folks, I relocated for work and Rent is about $1,456/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-depend...

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Isaac S.

Raising a family in Cary -thoughts?

Curious what people think. My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $109,790 in Cary. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thoughts? Cost of living is definitely rising, b...

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