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Cary
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Cary is a lively town in North Carolina's Research Triangle, known for its high quality of life, green spaces, and safe, welcoming neighborhoods. The city balances historic charm with modern amenities and offers a wide range of recreational activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
17,826
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.79°, -78.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
83
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,530
Local Cost
$2,170
Local Income
$4,700
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
15.3°C
Summer Avg
25.7°C
Winter Avg
4.8°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
-18.3°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1186 mm
Internet Speed
440 Mbps
Upload
274 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
1
Cafes
4
Nightlife
10
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RDU
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 160 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 92/100.
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