Raleigh/Cary

It is a wonderful place to raise a family with quiet, tree-lined streets full of parks and suburban single-family homes.

Welcome to Raleigh/Cary

A charming, family-friendly town with big city vibes. Discover Raleigh real estate!
 
Raleigh and Cary are quaint towns in the heart of Wake County in North Carolina. The family-friendly town welcomes you with open arms. It is in close proximity to the major cities, Durham and Chapel Hill, so residents have a convenient commute to endless possibilities. It is a wonderful place to raise a family with quiet, tree-lined streets full of parks and suburban single-family homes. With all the bliss of a quiet town and the amenities of a large city, it’s no wonder Money Magazine named Raleigh/Cary one of the country's best places to live.
 
Raleigh and Cary are a mere 40 miles from the Virginia state line and close to multiple highways. You can be at a beach or in the mountains in a couple of hours. If you don’t want to travel to enjoy the outdoors, Raleigh and Cary boast a whopping 70 miles of recreational amenities with 36 greenway trails and the Stevens Nature Center at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve.
 
Raleigh and Cary are home to the Cary Tennis Park, USA National Baseball Training Complex, North Carolina FC, and North Carolina Courage Women’s Soccer. There are plenty of sporting options to enjoy. In addition, you’re in the heart of The Triangle which means you’re close to the University of North Carolina and Duke University. Their award-winning sports teams provide more sports events for family fun. 
 
From the abundance of dining options dotting the town, the notable tech companies like Xerox and Garmin, to the Page-Walker Arts & History Center there is something to appeal to even the pickiest of audiences. With everything this town has to offer, it’s the perfect place to call home.
 

What to Love About Raleigh Real Estate

  • Natural beauty and recreational amenities
  • Research Triangle Park 
  • Over 200 restaurants
  • Sports galore
  • Family-friendly atmosphere 
  • Amenities of a big city

Local Lifestyle

Locals love Raleigh/Cary for the small-town feel and the big city amenities. With a variety of outdoor things to do and trails to hike, it’s an outdoor enthusiast's dream area. The proximity to both the beaches and the mountains while also being close to major cities makes it a central hub. Herbert C. Young Community Center provides an abundance of classes and programs for children of all ages. The Page-Walker Arts & History Center provides classes, events, concerts, and more year-round. The Koka Booth Amphitheater offers a variety of events such as the annual Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival. Downtown Cary is a picturesque area where locals congregate to enjoy festivals and year-round entertainment. If you are interested in searching the Raleigh real estate market for your next home, reach out to our team today!
 

Things To Do

If you’re looking for entertainment, there is no better place than Raleigh and Cary. The Koka Booth Amphitheater hosts concerts, festivals, and fun runs. The annual Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The Cary Art Center has a variety of classes and summer camps for those who enjoy visual and performing arts. Their monthly performances provide options for all ages. Another town favorite is Cary Band Day, an annual tradition since 1959. It brings High School marching bands from across the southeast to compete. It’s a whirlwind of music and fun for everyone.
 
The USA Baseball National Training Complex has a variety of things to enjoy, such as baseball games, tournaments, and events. They also have a good selection of structural programs and internships. Raleigh and Cary have a variety of fun sporting events, like the Cary Road Race, the Cary Pickleball Tournament, and the Urban Open Disc Golf Tournament. Raleigh and Cary are sports lovers' dream towns.
 
Downtown Cary has delicious food and local craft brews. Academy Street Bistro, in the heart of historic downtown, has beautiful scenery and delicious food. Their jumbo crab cakes and fresh vegetable platters are well-loved. Looking for a good brew? Bond Brothers Beer Company was crowned USA Today’s Best New Brewery. It is a casual family and pet-friendly brewery. Bond Brothers is a crowd favorite for local brews and sodas, plus they have an assortment of snacks including Bacon Brother’s Jerky.
 

Schools

Raleigh and Cary have the largest public school system in the state. There are also private schools available.
 



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Overview for Raleigh/Cary, NC

462,219 people live in Raleigh/Cary, where the median age is 34.2 and the average individual income is $42,632. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

462,219

Total Population

34.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$42,632

Average individual Income

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Demographics and Employment Data for Raleigh/Cary, NC

Raleigh/Cary has 187,234 households, with an average household size of 2.37. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Raleigh/Cary do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 462,219 people call Raleigh/Cary home. The population density is 3,142.02 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

462,219

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34.2

Median Age

48.62 / 51.38%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
187,234

Total Households

2.37

Average Household Size

$42,632

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Schools in Raleigh/Cary, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Raleigh/Cary. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
3rd - 8th
5/5
Casa Esperanza Montessori Charter School
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
4/5
Gov. Morehead School f/t Blind
PUBLIC
K - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
7th - 12th
No rating available
PAVE Southeast Raleigh Charter
PUBLIC
K - 6th
1/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Durant Road Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Leesville Road Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Jeffreys Grove Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
Lynn Road Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Partnership Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Dillard Drive Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Centennial Campus Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
Wake STEM Early College High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Follow The Child Montessori School
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
North Raleigh Christian Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
Learn With The Best School Inc.
PRIVATE
K - 10th
No rating available
The Fletcher Academy
PRIVATE
3rd - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Fuller Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Washington Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Baileywick Road Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Hilburn Drive Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 8th
No rating available
Fox Road Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5
Wildwood Forest Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Wake Early College of Health and Science
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
5/5
Adventist Christian Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Raleigh Christian Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 8th
5/5
Raleigh Charter High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 8th
2/5
Longleaf School of the Arts
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
Brentwood Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Douglas Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
1/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
2/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
North Forest Pines Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Barwell Road Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Sycamore Creek Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
5/5
Abbotts Creek Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Rogers Lane Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Our Lady Of Lourdes Elementary School
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
PRIVATE
2nd - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 11th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 8th
2/5
Raleigh Oak Charter
PUBLIC
K - 6th
3/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Millbrook Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
3/5
North Ridge Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
West Millbrook Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
3/5
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
K - 5th
3/5
Leesville Road Middle
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Forest Pines Drive Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Walnut Creek Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Southeast Raleigh Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Cardinal Gibbons High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Gethsemane Christian SDA Jr Academy
PRIVATE
K - 10th
No rating available
Montessori School Of Raleigh
PRIVATE
PreK - 10th
No rating available
Chesterbrook Academy-North Raleigh
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Neuse Christian Academy
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
St Philip Lutheran Preschool
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
St Thomas More Academy
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
PRIVATE
PreK - 5th
No rating available
PRIVATE
3rd - 8th
No rating available
Harris Creek Elementary
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available

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