Town of Cary, North Carolina

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Information on Cary, Wake County

The Town of Cary is located in the state of North Carolina, in Wake County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the Town hall of Cary at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the City hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Cary Town HALL, Wake County

Cary Town Hall's addressCary Cary Municipal Building
316 N Academy St, PO Box 8005
Cary, NC 27512-8005
United States
Phone number of Cary Town Hall+1 919-469-4000
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Cary official websitetownofcary.org
Mayor of CaryGale Adcock
Wake County, North Carolina: Vital Records Cary vital records
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Common questions about Cary

What county is Cary NC in?

Cary, NC is located in Wake County

Where is Cary, North Carolina ?

Cary is situated in Wake County, with a small portion extending into Chatham County. It lies in the central region of North Carolina, USA. Geographically, Cary is part of the Research Triangle area, flanked by the cities of Raleigh to the east and Durham to the northwest.

What is the cost of living in Cary NC ?

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina (Wake County) is relatively affordable. Housing costs average around $400,000 for homes, while transportation expenses are about 15% lower than the national average. Groceries in Cary also tend to be reasonable, with a cost index close to 100, making it a balanced area for residents.

Cary administrative division

Cary building department, NC

If you're planning a construction project in Cary, NC, securing the necessary permits is an essential step. Building and construction permits can be requested through the Town of Cary's Inspections & Permits Department. To ensure a smooth process, it's advisable to contact their office directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding fees, required documentation, and estimated processing times specific to your project. This proactive approach will help you avoid delays and ensure compliance with local regulations.
OfficeCary Inspections & Permits
CityCary
StateNorth Carolina
Address316 N Academy St, Cary, NC 27513
Phone919-469-4046
Websitehttps://www.carync.gov/services-inspections

Demography of Cary

Name of Cary inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population135 234 inhabitants7 / 168
Population density in Cary2 447,6 pop/sq mi (945,0 pop/km²)

Cary Town (NC) statistics

Cary NC Median household income$102,110
Cary NC Poverty rate5.0%
Cary NC Unemployment rate3.6%
Cary NC Educational attainment96.5%

List of Passport Facilities in Cary, NC

Where to apply for a passport in Cary, NC? There are 1 passport offices in Cary, try one of these:
Name Street Phone number
CARY POST OFFICE150 WRENN DR9194685627

Top 3 most popular banks in Cary

There are 38 bank branches in Cary.
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Cary with 7 branch offices, followed by Branch Banking and Trust Company with 5 branch offices and then Bank of America, National Association with 5 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Cary:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association7Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Branch Banking and Trust Company5Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of America, National Association5Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
SunTrust Bank4Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
PNC Bank, National Association3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
The Fidelity Bank3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
First Tennessee Bank, National Association3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
First National Bank of Pennsylvania2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Pinnacle Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Peoples Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
HomeTrust Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Fifth Third Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Towne Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Union Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office


Cary administrative numbers

Cary Town code3710740
Cary Town postcode27512

Toponymy and translation of Cary

Persian: کریJapanese: ケーリーKorean: 캐리
Russian: КэриChinese: 卡瑞 

Transportation modes in Cary

Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport 6.9 miles
Person County Airport 36.2 miles
43.2 miles

Cary territory

Cary area55,25 sq mi (143,10 km²)
Cary altitude417 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 35.7807
Longitude: -78.8131
Latitude: 35° 46' 51'' North
Longitude: 78° 48' 47'' West
Time zone
UTC -5:00 (America/New_York)
Summer time : UTC -4:00
Winter time : UTC -5:00
Local time
Cities twinned with Cary
Canada MarkhamFrance Le TouquetTaiwan Hsinchu City
Namesake of Cary
  • Cary, Illinois, États-Unis
  • Cary, Maine, États-Unis
  • Cary, Mississippi, États-Unis
Natural parksCary isn't part of a natural park

What is Cary close to?

Nearby cities include: Morrisville, Apex, Holly Springs and Raleigh
MorrisvilleMorrisvilleRaleigh
MorrisvilleNeighbouring townsRaleigh
ApexApexGarner
Morrisville 4 milesApex 4.5 milesHolly Springs 8.7 miles
Raleigh 10.2 milesGarner 12.2 milesFuquay-Varina 13 miles
Durham 14.9 milesChapel Hill 16.1 milesKnightdale 17.8 miles
Carrboro 18.4 milesAngier 19.3 milesPittsboro 20.4 miles
Wake Forest 21.1 milesWendell 21.5 milesRolesville 21.9 miles
Clayton 22.2 milesCreedmoor 25 milesYoungsville 25.2 miles
Archer Lodge 25.5 milesHillsborough 25.5 milesBroadway 26.1 miles

Distance between Cary and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 2235 milesHouston : 1048 milesPhiladelphia : 355 miles
Phoenix : 1890 milesSan Antonio : 1226 milesSan Diego : 2186 miles
Dallas : 1045 milesSan Jose : 2372 milesJacksonville : 411 miles
Indianapolis : 487 milesSan Francisco : 2432 milesAustin : 1160 miles
Columbus : 369 milesFort Worth : 1078 milesCharlotte : 120 miles closest
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Cary, NC

Elementary schools in Cary

Adams Elementary

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 695

Alston Ridge Elementary

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 1332

Briarcliff Elementary

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 574

Cardinal Charter Academy

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1071

Carpenter Elementary

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 834

Cary Elementary

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 571

Davis Drive Elementary

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 996

Farmington Woods Elementary

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 766

Green Hope Elementary

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 868

Highcroft Elementary

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 947

Kingswood Elementary

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 421

Mills Park Elementary

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 1051

Northwoods Elementary

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 519

Penny Road Elementary

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 646

Reedy Creek Elementary

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 643

Turner Creek Elementary

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 764

Weatherstone Elementary

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 866

Middle schools in Cary

Connections Academy

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8

Davis Drive Middle

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1321

East Cary Middle

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 955

Mills Park Middle

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1756

Reedy Creek Middle

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 807

West Cary Middle

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 904

High schools in Cary

Apex High

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2057

Cary High

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2458

Crossroads FLEX

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 74

Green Hope High

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2804

Panther Creek High

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2720

SCORE Academy

District of Wake County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12

Alternative schools in Cary

Triangle Math and Science Academy

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 11
Students : 802

Private schools in Cary

Cary Academy

Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 753

Cary Christian School

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 776

Chesterbrook Academy-Preschool And Elementary

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 151

Esteem Me Montessori & Creative Play

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 35

Grove School Of Cary

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 93

Heartwood Montessori School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 10
Students : 166

Hopewell Academy

Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 20

Knowledge Beginnings School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 27

Lucy Daniels Center For Early Childhood

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 34

Resurrection Lutheran School

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 151

St Michael The Archangel Catholic School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 528

Triangle Montessori Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 93

schools in Cary

Cardinal Charter Academy West Campus

Leisure and activities in Cary surrounding area

Golf course
Lochmere Golf ClubKnight's Play Golf Center
to Apex 4.5 miles
Falls Village Golf Course
to Durham 13.8 miles		Garner Country Club
to Garner 14.3 miles
Eagle Crest Golf Course
to Garner 14.3 miles		Duke University Golf Club
to Durham 16.5 miles
Wil-Mar Golf Club
to Raleigh 16.9 miles

Other information on the Town of Cary

Nuclear power planthearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant 21 mile