Cary

Raleigh · North Carolina · United States · Pop. 175K

Overall Score

7 of 7 dimensions

Strong in Healthcare Strong in Entertainment

Consistently ranked one of America's best places to live, Cary offers top schools, low crime, and planned suburban amenities southwest of Raleigh. The quintessential Research Triangle suburb.

Neighborhood Profile

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Updated March 2026

Healthcare

Hospital access, pharmacy count & air quality.Great

Entertainment

Walkability and nearby amenities.Good

Commute

Average commute time compared to other neighborhoods.Good

Transit

Walk Score and public transit accessibility.Good

Affordability

Based on median rent relative to other neighborhoods in this city.Good

Safety

Based on income levels as a proxy (crime data coming soon).Good

Schools

Average SchoolDigger star rating for nearby schools.Good

Key Statistics

Median Rent

$2,479

per month

Home Value

$324,400

median

Household Income

$95,978

median annual

Avg Commute

28.3 min

to work

Walk Score

out of 100

Transit Score

out of 100

Bike Score

out of 100

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$1,463/mo

Cameron Village / Oberlin

$1,533/mo

Cary

$2,479/mo

Downtown Raleigh

$2,821/mo

Five Points

$3,434/mo

Glenwood South

$1,463/mo

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Cary

Raleigh · North Carolina · United States · Pop. 175K

Overall Score

7 of 7 dimensions

Strong in Healthcare Strong in Entertainment

Consistently ranked one of America's best places to live, Cary offers top schools, low crime, and planned suburban amenities southwest of Raleigh. The quintessential Research Triangle suburb.