Wake County
Cary
Polished, planned, and endlessly convenient.
Movie Night at the Downtown Cary Park in Cary, NC · Photo: DowntownCaryPark (CC0)
The feel
What it's like to live here
- Polished, parks-everywhere suburb with a revitalized downtown and Downtown Cary Park.
- Huge greenway network, great dining diversity, and easy access to everything.
Where it sits
Location & highways
Sits between
Nearby highways
Drive times
How far is everything?
~15 min
RDU Airport
~15 min
RTP
~20 min
Downtown Raleigh
~2 hr 10 min
Wrightsville Beach
~3 hr 45 min
Asheville
Approximate, outside rush hour.
Schools
Schools in & around Cary
School assignments change — always confirm your address with the WCPSS address lookup. See my School Choices guide.
Cary is the Triangle's most established suburb — tree-lined, meticulously maintained, and packed with amenities. Expect a wide range of housing, from 1980s ranches to luxury new builds.
What locals love
Downtown Cary Park
A destination park with a lake, playground, and year-round programming.
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Outdoor concerts and the NC Symphony summer series.
Global dining scene
Some of the best international food in the Triangle, hands down.
Who it's great for
Anyone who wants central location and mature neighborhoods.
