Durham metro, NC relocation guide
Moving to Cary, NC
$620,000Median listing price
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About Cary
Cary is the Triangle's largest suburb — a town of 174,799 (2020 census) lying mostly in Wake County, with small portions extending into Chatham and Durham counties. Anchored by tech employers and Research Triangle Park, Cary pairs master-planned subdivisions with a revitalized downtown, the 7-acre Downtown Cary Park, and major venues including the Koka Booth Amphitheatre and the USA Baseball National Training Complex. It is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the U.S.
Home prices in Cary
The median listing price in Cary is $620,000.
Top places in Cary
- Downtown Cary Park
- Koka Booth Amphitheatre
- Cary Arts Center and Cary Town Hall (shown in the Commons photos below)
- The iconic Cary water tower (shown in the Commons photo below)
- Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve
- USA Baseball National Training Complex
- Downtown Cary's Amtrak station (shown in the Commons photo below), with Piedmont service to Durham and Raleigh
Commuting from Cary
- To downtown Durham: approximately 25–30 minutes (~18 miles via I-40/NC-147; traffic-sensitive).
- To UNC–Chapel Hill: approximately 25 minutes (~15 miles; traffic-sensitive).
- To Research Triangle Park: approximately 15 minutes (~8 miles; traffic-sensitive).
Cary FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Cary, NC?
The median listing price in Cary is $620,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Cary, NC?
To downtown Durham: approximately 25–30 minutes (~18 miles via I-40/NC-147; traffic-sensitive).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.