Cary, NC

Living in Cary

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 14
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 45
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 48
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Schools 73
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Residents

166k Population +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

$105k Median 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

$356k Median Home Value +$67k (2010–19)
41% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median 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

3
United States45
North Carolina20
Raleigh-Cary Metro Area4
Wake County3

Property Crime in Cary

5
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

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Cary, NC

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Cary Christian School
1 miles, SE
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Hopewell Academy
1 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Cary, NC

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Meredith College
7 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Cary, NC

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Rex Hospital
7 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Cary, NC

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