Cary, NC Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Cary | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 160,139 | 10,790,063 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2579.6 | 200.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.51% | 0.90% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.8 | 37.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 60,967 | 4,184,344 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Cary has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Cary | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $124,645 | $69,937 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.48% | 5.43% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Cary | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $461,558 | $265,624 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,624 | $1,162 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.7% | 66.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Cary | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 21.2 | 21.8 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 31.6% | 14.5% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Cary has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Cary | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65.7% | 31.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.54 |
Health
Cary has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Cary | North Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 77.1 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 7.5% | 16.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.4% | 20.7% | 19.0% |