Cary : North Carolina
Living a Small town Lifestyle in Cary, North_Carolina
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Where to Retire in Cary and Home Prices
There are many active adult communities in the area, including surrounding towns like Apex, Raleigh, and Durham. Check out those towns and see Cary Active Communities link at left.
According to Zillow, housing prices in Cary have been on the rise the last several years, with the median home value at $598,737 in mid-2022, up 37% over the past year.
What Is Special about Cary
Being in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina makes Cary a desirable place to live. Money Magazine has chosen Cary as one of the 10 best places to live (2006), it also won an award as one of America's safest cities. In addition to being named bicycle-friendly, Cary has an extensive network of parks and greenways.
What Is Not Special about Cary
For the south, real estate prices in Cary are fairly high. To date there has been no housing correction.
Climate and Physical Environment
Cary is located in the central Piedmont section of NC. The average July high temp is 89 and the average Jan low temp is 30. The wettest month is July with about 4" of precip.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Here in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina, there are 3 large universities - NC State, the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, and Duke University in Durham. The Lazy Daze Arts Festival is always fun. Sports is a form of culture in Cary, and there is plenty of that with fields, golf courses, tennis courts, and nature trails. There is a wide variety of restaurants from just about all of the national chains to some interesting local ones. Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh all tend to merge together so there are many cultural and gastronomic choices.
Crime
Crime rate is very low.
Medical Facilities
Wakemed - Western Wake Medical Center serves Cary. Hospitals are also available in nearby Raleigh.
Transportation
There is public transit available throughout the area. Cary has Amtrak service to just about anywhere in the country. The Raleigh-Durham Airport is very convenient. Cary has been designated a bicycle friendly city.
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