At a Glance
Median Income
$109,790
$48,512 per capita
Home Value
$287,000
Zillow: $361,777
Median Rent
$1,456/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
778/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Cary Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cary's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cary a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cary residents earn a median household income of $109,790 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,512. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cary is $287,000 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,777. Median rent is $1,456/month, with 36.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Cary reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 778/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.5% of adults in Cary hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cary has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population17,875
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density2,737/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,790
Per Capita$48,512
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$287,000
Rent$1,456
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$361,777
Housing Units6,455
Rent Burden36.5%
Crime
F
Violent45/100K
Property778/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault34/100K
Burglary39/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation820 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Cary was founded in 1833.
The median home in Cary was built in 1986.
17.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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