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Cary, NC


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Cary, North Carolina

Cary, North Carolina, in Wake county, is 8 miles W of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is conveniently located inside the Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill metropolitan area. There are an estimated 94,536 people in Cary.

The People and Families of Cary

In Cary, about 66% of adults are married. Many folks in Cary are married and settled down. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Cary. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Cary than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cary had a median family income of $88,074. Cary has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Cary living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Cary. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($92,504) in Cary. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Cary.

Cary Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Cary is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Cary, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Cary, 93% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the town.

High Points

Cary strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyCary Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyCary Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyCary Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCary College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyCary People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyCary Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Cary Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 11%Cary Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Cary, NC

Comparing Cary to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women910
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity67
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size710

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work27
Public Transportation Use17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Property Taxes51
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime99

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