Cary
Truly a Triangle area community that is treasured by its residents.
Truly a Triangle area community that is treasured by its residents.
Endless entertainment, top-notch job opportunities, and thriving neighborhoods are just a few of the reasons why Cary was ranked as one of the country's "Best Places to Live" by MONEY magazine. Truly a Triangle area community that is treasured by its residents, Cary is a place where your wildest ambitions can come to fruition. Whether you want to discover your niche, fuel your entrepreneurial spirit, or maybe even find your forever home as a retiree, you can do all these things and more in Cary.
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Natural beauty abounds in Cary, where you can find 35-plus greenway trails stretching across more than 70 miles of the city. Open from sunrise to sunset, these trails serve as the perfect settings for early-morning workouts or scenic evening strolls. And if you want to get in touch with nature, you can take pleasure in the bird- and wildlife-watching opportunities at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve.
Cheer for the home team at WakeMed Soccer Park, where the North Carolina Courage and North Carolina FC soccer teams compete. And if baseball is more on-pitch with your favorite pastime, then you can catch a game at the USA Baseball National Training Complex.
A Saturday morning staple, the Cary Downtown Farmers Market connects its residents with local farmers and makers of handcrafted goods. Every vendor who serves the market lives within a 100-mile radius of downtown Cary, so shoppers can always look forward to supporting locals here!
Cary features more than 200 eateries, including everything from breweries and burger joints to cafes and classic American diners. If you want to dine like a Cary local, then you have to stop by Lionel Vatinet's La Farm Bakery—and with three locations across town, this bakery shouldn't be hard to find. And if you're in the mood for dinner and a drink, then you can check out Bond Brothers Beer Company or Fortnight Brewing Company for the best selections of both!
One of the Triangle area's larger performance venues, Koka Booth Amphitheatre is nestled against Symphony Lake in Cary. Here, locals can listen to live music against the backdrop of 14 acres of towering pines. Cary hosts a variety of cultural and arts events, including the Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival and the Diwali Indian Festival of Lights.
The Cary Arts Center is a must-visit for art lovers, especially for those who want to empower future generations. This arts venue showcases performances from the community's youth throughout the year.
Cary boasts an incredibly convenient location, with proximity to Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park. Whether you crave a shortened commute time or the luxuries that come within minutes of the capital city, you can find countless ways to take advantage of Cary's ideal location.
Have to hop on a flight? Cary is just a 15-minute drive from RDU International Airport, which is optimal for frequent travelers.
171,603 people live in Cary, where the median age is 39.1 and the average individual income is $55,710. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Cary has 64,512 households, with an average household size of 2.66. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Cary do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 171,603 people call Cary home. The population density is 2,892.36 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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