Cary, NC
Population 176,686 · Raleigh-Cary, NC MSA. Moving to or from Cary? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
176,686
Cost of living (RPP)
98.157
Annual avg temp
60°F
Typical home
$626,396
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $129,399 |
| Median age | 39.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.4% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $525,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,621/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.6 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 98.157 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 88.96, goods 96.621, services 103.476. Source: BEA, Raleigh-Cary, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
60°F
January low
31°F
July high
89°F
Annual snow
4.8"
Annual precipitation 48.3". Station: APEX, NC US (2.8 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$626,396
ZHVI YoY
-1.7%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,688/mo
ZORI YoY
+0.2%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Raleigh, NC
Total employment (MSA)
702,580
Median wage (annual)
$48,800
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 82,880 | $43,660 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 75,400 | $39,140 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 60,210 | $28,910 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 57,420 | $35,780 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 56,150 | $79,300 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Raleigh, NC 15 mi · 25 min Durham, NC 19 mi · 29 min Fayetteville, NC 71 mi · 1h 36m Greensboro, NC 74 mi · 1h 36m High Point, NC 84 mi · 1h 50m Winston-Salem, NC 99 mi · 2h 4m Concord, NC 116 mi · 2h 44m Wilmington, NC 138 mi · 2h 39m Charlotte, NC 160 mi · 3h 13m Richmond, VA 170 mi · 3h 19m