Comprehensive guide to living, working, and buying in Cary, North Carolina
Cary is consistently ranked among the safest, best-planned, and most livable communities in America. With 180,000+ residents, top-rated schools, manicured greenways, and a 15-minute drive to Research Triangle Park, Cary is the premium family suburb of the Triangle. The median household income exceeds $115,000 — among the highest in NC.
Epic Games (creator of Fortnite, 3,118 employees) is headquartered here with a $95 million expansion underway. SAS Institute, one of the world's largest private software companies, has its global HQ in Cary. Other major employers include MetLife and Verizon. Cary's unemployment rate hovers around 2.9%.
Preston (golf community, $600K–$1.2M), Amberly (newer construction, excellent schools), Lochmere (established, lake access), and Waverly Place (walkable mixed-use). West Cary near Morrisville offers more affordable entry points. Cary's greenway trail system (80+ miles) connects most neighborhoods.
Green Hope High School and Panther Creek High School are consistently top-rated. Mills Park Elementary and Middle are among the highest-performing in NC. Wake County magnet programs provide additional options.
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