Cary, NC
Living in Cary
Bikeability18
Walkability14
Commute65
Public Transit12
Affordability36
Public Safety98
Airports45
Hospitals69
Colleges48
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
166kPopulation+39k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
68%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian19%
Black8%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate10%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree37%
Graduate degree30%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$105kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more18%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts64%
Sales and office18%
Service10%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$356kMedian Home Value+$67k (2010–19)
41%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$354 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199930%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas57%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cary
United States45
North Carolina20
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area4
Wake County3
Property Crime in Cary
United States48
North Carolina30
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area8
Wake County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cary
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding61
Tornado18
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cary, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cary, NC
St Michael the Archangel Catholic School
0 miles, N
Cary Christian School
1 miles, SE
Hopewell Academy
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Cary, NC
Strayer University-North Carolina
6 miles, N
Meredith College
7 miles, E
Apex School of Theology
10 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cary, NC
Wakemed, Cary Hospital
4 miles, SE
Rex Hospital
7 miles, E
Duke Health Raleigh Hospital
12 miles, E
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
13 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Cary, NC
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
7 miles, N
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
55 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
67 miles, W
Pitt-Greenville Airport
81 miles, E