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?

Approximate drive to downtown Raleigh: ~20 min via I-40 E (typical, no-traffic; longer at peak).

Which school district serves Cary, NC?

Cary is served by Wake County Public School System. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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About Cary

Wake County. Cary is a highly educated suburb west of Raleigh known for an extensive greenway system and a revitalized downtown anchored by Downtown Cary Park.

View of Cary Academy's main quad between the administrative building (center), Upper School (left) and Berger Arts Hall (right).Photo: Mustang dvs · CC BY-SA 4.0

Movie Night at the Downtown Cary Park in Cary, NCPhoto: DowntownCaryPark · CC0

An F59PH locomotive leads Amtrak's Piedmont train in Cary, North Carolina.Photo: RedPottery18 · CC BY 4.0

Home prices in Cary

The median listing price in Cary is $620,000.

Top places in Cary

Downtown Cary Park
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Fred G. Bond Metro Park
USA Baseball National Training Complex
Page-Walker Arts & History Center

Commuting from Cary

Approximate drive to downtown Raleigh: ~20 min via I-40 E (typical, no-traffic; longer at peak).
Approximate drive to Research Triangle Park (RTP): ~15 min via NC-54 / I-40 (typical, no-traffic; longer at peak).

Schools in Cary

Public schools: Wake County Public School System. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

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?
Approximate drive to downtown Raleigh: ~20 min via I-40 E (typical, no-traffic; longer at peak).
Which school district serves Cary, NC?
Cary is served by Wake County Public School System. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

Town links

Schools

Wake County Public School — NCES district profile

Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.

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