At a Glance
Median Income
$129,399
$64,590 per capita
Home Value
$525,200
Zillow: $620,401
Median Rent
$1,621/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
66/100K
904/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.2%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
7.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
299 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 $129,399 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,590. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,997 business establishments, including 2,765 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cary is $525,200 , 86% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $620,401. Median rent is $1,621/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Cary reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 904/100K. The murder rate is 0.6/100K.
Education
70.2% of adults in Cary hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(108% above the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cary has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population176,686
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density2,898/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$129,399
Per Capita$64,590
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$128,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,477
Housing
A
Home Value$525,200
Rent$1,621
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$620,401
Housing Units70,780
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent66/100K
Property904/100K
Murder0.6/100K
Assault39/100K
Burglary107/100K
Health
Obesity24.6%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,322/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain42.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation400 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.2%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+32.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed230 Mbps
EV Stations98
Libraries23
Did You Know?
Cary was founded in 1750.
The median home in Cary was built in 1998.
32.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 230 Mbps.
There are 2,765 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 91 fatal vehicle crashes.
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