Living in Cary (North Carolina)
Cary (North Carolina) is a city in North Carolina, United States, home to 159,769 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 1%, #5 of 6,227), business owners (top 1%, #57 of 12,111), single professionals (top 1%, #27 of 4,537).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Cary (North Carolina)
- It is part of Greater Raleigh, 13 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 44 min and sets around 23:05; in late June it sets around 2:35.
How Cary (North Carolina) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 70 | #256 of 11,898 | #1 of 324 | Map |
| Low-income household | 54 | #1,463 of 9,771 | #34 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #821 of 8,006 | #3 of 199 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #373 of 6,237 | #1 of 124 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 72 | #755 of 9,474 | #4 of 256 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #901 of 9,474 | #2 of 256 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #971 of 10,762 | #5 of 283 | Map |
| Single professional | 78 | #27 of 4,537 | #2 of 75 | Map |
| Young professional | 80 | #33 of 4,444 | #2 of 74 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #46 of 3,053 | #2 of 46 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #210 of 7,271 | #2 of 150 | Map |
| Commuter | 85 | #5 of 6,227 | #1 of 122 | Map |
| Car-free household | 81 | #106 of 3,933 | #3 of 60 | Map |
| Student | 63 | #1,469 of 2,119 | #12 of 27 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 63 | #616 of 8,006 | #5 of 199 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 49 | #3,808 of 12,111 | #85 of 328 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 78 | #101 of 4,114 | #3 of 66 | Map |
| Expat professional | 81 | #202 of 7,271 | #2 of 150 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #1,177 of 9,474 | #1 of 256 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 34 | #14,152 of 18,063 | #479 of 491 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 17 | #9,602 of 16,523 | #233 of 446 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #13,816 of 18,063 | #475 of 491 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 78 | #471 of 16,523 | #1 of 446 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 84 | #55 of 21,167 | #2 of 580 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,712 of 12,111 | #1 of 328 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,578 of 6,413 | #54 of 157 | Map |
| Business owner | 83 | #57 of 12,111 | #1 of 328 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #231 of 4,750 | #5 of 79 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Morrisville (North Carolina) 5 km
- Apex 9 km
- Raleigh (North Carolina) 13 km
- Holly Springs (North Carolina) 16 km
- Garner (North Carolina) 18 km
- Fuquay-Varina 23 km
- Durham (North Carolina) 25 km
- Knightdale 27 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.