At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$24,109 per capita
Violent Crime
695/100K
6,492/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
28.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.3%
24.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 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?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cary residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,109. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 142 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Cary reports 695 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,492/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Cary hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cary has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population370
Median Age26.3 yrs
Density521/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$24,109
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty28.8%
County GDP$107M
Avg Weekly Wage$744
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$115,092
Housing Units113
Rent Burden17.3%
Crime
F
Violent695/100K
Property6,492/100K
Health
Obesity48.3%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death21,606/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain55.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation100 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 68%
Commute39 min
Broadband70.9%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Cary was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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