Cary, NC
Wake County County · North Carolina
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Cary based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Cary
National Avg
North Carolina Avg
Population: 76Income: 86Home Value: 53Safety: 100Education: 69Median Age: 66Climate: 50Cost of Living: 92
Quick Stats
Population
176,686
2023 ACS
Median Income
$129,399
2023
Median Home Value
$525,200
2023
Median Rent
$1,621
2023
Median Age
39.8
Unemployment
3.4%
Cost of Living Index
184.1
100 = national avg
Cary, NC is a city in Wake County County, North Carolina. With a population of 176,686, it is one of the communities in North Carolina. The median household income is $129,399. The median home value is $525,200, and the median rent is $1,621. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Cary.
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