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Top 10 Subdivisions

  1. Lochmere
  2. MacGregor Downs
  3. Amberly
  4. Weston Estates
  5. Carpenter Village
  6. Preston
  7. Renaissance at Regency.
  8. Cary Park
  9. Copperleaf
  10. Weldon Ridge

History

Cary, North Carolina, located in the heart of the Research Triangle Park area, has a rich history that dates back to the 19th century. Originally a farming community, Cary played a significant role during the Civil War. It was officially incorporated in 1871. The town's growth was initially slow, but the establishment of Research Triangle Park in the 1950s spurred significant development and population growth.

Over the years, Cary has evolved from a small farming community to a thriving suburb of the Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area. Its strategic location has attracted new residents and businesses, leading to substantial growth and development.

Cary Shopping Centers

  • Waverly Place
  • Parkside Town Commons
  • Crossroads Plaza
  • Stone Creek Village
  • The Arboretum
  • Harrison Pointe
  • Preston Corners
  • Cary Village Square

Overview

Cary, North Carolina, is a prominent town located in Wake County. Cary is known for:

  • Its rapid growth over the last few decades
  • Its strategic location near both the RDU international airport and Research Triangle Park employers
  • High quality of life
  • Low crime rate

Education

Cary is served by the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), renowned for its high educational standards. Additionally, its location provides easy access to top universities such as North Carolina State University, Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Campbell University Law School in Raleigh.

Economic Growth and Development

Over the past 20 years, Cary, North Carolina, has experienced tremendous economic growth, transforming from a small town to one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the state. The city's population has nearly tripled from just over 44,000 residents in the early 2000s to more than 180,000 today. This growth is largely driven by Cary's proximity to the Research Triangle Park, which attracts a highly educated workforce and numerous businesses in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Cary has become a hub for major employers such as SAS Institute, Epic Games, Met Life, and Caterpillar contributing to its reputation as a center for innovation and economic development.

Accolades

  • #2 Safest and Most Affordable US Cities by Go Banking Rates (2024)
  • #8 Among the South’s Best Cities on the Rise by Southern Living (2024)
  • Recognized for "Excellence in Community Development" by the North Carolina League of Municipalities (2023)
  • Awarded "Top Growth City" in North Carolina by U-Haul (2022)
  • Named one of the "Best Suburbs to Buy a House in North Carolina" by Niche (2021)

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Places of Interest

  • Downtown Cary
  • Page-Walker Arts & History Center
  • Fred G. Bond Metro Park
  • Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve
  • Cary Arts Center
  • Koka Booth Amphitheatre
  • Triangle Aquatic Center

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Schools In The Area

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White Oak Elementary School 919-694-0202 Public PK-5
Alston Ridge Middle School 919-694-8044 Public 6-8
West Cary Middle School 919-460-3528 Public 6-8
Green Level High School 919-694-8222 Public 9-12
White Oak Elementary School 919-694-0202 Public PK-5
Highcroft Elementary School 919-460-3527 Public PK-5
Green Hope Elementary School 919-388-5270 Public PK-5
Alston Ridge Elementary School 919-544-2474 Public PK-5
Weatherstone Elementary School 919-380-6988 Public PK-5
Triangle Math and Science Academy 919-388-0077 Public KG-12
Davis Drive Elementary School 919-387-2130 Public PK-5
Adams Elementary School 919-460-3431 Public PK-5
Turner Creek Elementary School 919-363-1391 Public PK-5
Laurel Park Elementary School 919-290-2333 Public PK-5
Farmington Woods Elementary School 919-460-3469 Public PK-5
Briarcliff Elementary School 919-460-3443 Public PK-5
Kingswood Magnet Elementary School 919-460-3481 Public PK-5
Northwoods Elementary School 919-460-3491 Public PK-5
Carpenter Elementary School 919-462-6780 Public PK-5
Cardinal Charter Academy 919-653-5000 Public KG-8
Cary Elementary School 919-460-3455 Public PK-5
Mills Park Elementary School 919-466-1466 Public PK-5
Pleasant Grove Elementary School 919-694-8770 Public PK-5
Middle Creek Elementary School 919-773-9555 Public PK-5
West Lake Elementary School 919-662-2300 Public PK-5
Penny Road Elementary School 919-387-2136 Public PK-5
Oak Grove Elementary School 919-387-4490 Public PK-5
Hortons Creek Elementary School 919-694-8660 Public PK-5
Reedy Creek Elementary School 919-380-3660 Public PK-5
Triangle Montessori Academy 704-497-7211 Private PK-4
Renaissance Montessori School of Cary 919-439-0130 Private PK-KG
Chesterbrook Academy-Preschool and Elementary School 919-319-9622 Private KG-6
St Michael the Archangel Catholic School 919-468-6150 Private PK-8
Resurrection Lutheran School 919-851-7271 Private PK-8
Lucy Daniels School 919-677-1400 Private PK-5
Knowledge Beginnings School 919-466-8684 Private PK-TKG
Grove School of Cary 919-467-6494 Private PK-KG
Alston Ridge Middle School 919-694-8044 Public 6-8
West Cary Middle School 919-460-3528 Public 6-8
Davis Drive Middle School 919-387-3033 Public 6-8
Highcroft Elementary School 919-460-3527 Public PK-5
White Oak Elementary School 919-694-0202 Public PK-5
Weatherstone Elementary School 919-380-6988 Public PK-5
Alston Ridge Elementary School 919-544-2474 Public PK-5
Green Hope Elementary School 919-388-5270 Public PK-5
Mills Park Middle School 919-466-1500 Public 6-8
Triangle Math and Science Academy 919-388-0077 Public KG-12
Davis Drive Elementary School 919-387-2130 Public PK-5
Laurel Park Elementary School 919-290-2333 Public PK-5
Turner Creek Elementary School 919-363-1391 Public PK-5
Adams Elementary School 919-460-3431 Public PK-5
Briarcliff Elementary School 919-460-3443 Public PK-5
Farmington Woods Elementary School 919-460-3469 Public PK-5
Northwoods Elementary School 919-460-3491 Public PK-5
Cardinal Charter Academy 919-653-5000 Public KG-8
Reedy Creek Magnet Middle School 919-460-3504 Public 6-8
East Cary Magnet Middle School 919-466-4377 Public 6-8
Kingswood Magnet Elementary School 919-460-3481 Public PK-5
Carpenter Elementary School 919-462-6780 Public PK-5
Mills Park Elementary School 919-466-1466 Public PK-5
Cary Elementary School 919-460-3455 Public PK-5
Pleasant Grove Elementary School 919-694-8770 Public PK-5
West Lake Middle School 919-662-2900 Public 6-8
Middle Creek Elementary School 919-773-9555 Public PK-5
Penny Road Elementary School 919-387-2136 Public PK-5
Oak Grove Elementary School 919-387-4490 Public PK-5
West Lake Elementary School 919-662-2300 Public PK-5
Hortons Creek Elementary School 919-694-8660 Public PK-5
Reedy Creek Elementary School 919-380-3660 Public PK-5
Connections Academy 919-694-8910 Public 6-8
St Michael the Archangel Catholic School 919-468-6150 Private PK-8
Triangle Montessori Academy 704-497-7211 Private PK-4
Mariposa School 919-461-0600 Private 2-12
Scholars Academy Gifted and Artistically Elite 704-796-6902 Private 1-12
Chesterbrook Academy-Preschool and Elementary School 919-319-9622 Private KG-6
Lucy Daniels School 919-677-1400 Private PK-5
Resurrection Lutheran School 919-851-7271 Private PK-8
Cary Academy 919-677-3873 Private 6-12
Alston Ridge Middle School 919-694-8044 Public 6-8
West Cary Middle School 919-460-3528 Public 6-8
Davis Drive Middle School 919-387-3033 Public 6-8
Triangle Math and Science Academy 919-388-0077 Public KG-12
Mills Park Middle School 919-466-1500 Public 6-8
Reedy Creek Magnet Middle School 919-460-3504 Public 6-8
Cardinal Charter Academy 919-653-5000 Public KG-8
East Cary Magnet Middle School 919-466-4377 Public 6-8
West Lake Middle School 919-662-2900 Public 6-8
Connections Academy 919-694-8910 Public 6-8
St Michael the Archangel Catholic School 919-468-6150 Private PK-8
Scholars Academy Gifted and Artistically Elite 704-796-6902 Private 1-12
Cary Academy 919-677-3873 Private 6-12
Resurrection Lutheran School 919-851-7271 Private PK-8
Mariposa School 919-461-0600 Private 2-12
Green Level High School 919-694-8222 Public 9-12
Panther Creek High School 919-463-8656 Public 9-12
Triangle Math and Science Academy 919-388-0077 Public KG-12
Crossroads Flex 919-694-8515 Public 9-12
Green Hope High School 919-380-3700 Public 9-12
Cary High School 919-460-3549 Public 9-12
Middle Creek High School 919-773-3838 Public 9-12
Score Academy 919-694-8560 Public 9-12
Cary Academy 919-677-3873 Private 6-12
Scholars Academy Gifted and Artistically Elite 704-796-6902 Private 1-12
Mariposa School 919-461-0600 Private 2-12