Cary Essential Info
Overview
Cary is a town in North Carolina. It is primarily a fast-growing suburb of Raleigh, the state capital; however, in recent years it has begun to develop some economic gravity of its own. Cary is known throughout the area for having a very high population of non-native residents. The name of the city is jokingly referred to as standing for Containment/Concentration Area for Relocated Yankees . As of October 2008, the population is 132,647.
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Basics
Best Time To Go
Mar-Jun, Sep-Oct
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Current Weather
68 °F
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Fun Facts
- Cary is known as an upscale town, and with an average household income of $90,000.
- Cary is often considered one of the safest major cities in the US, due to its extremely low crime rate at just 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents.
- The League of American Bicyclists has designated Cary one of the fourteen recipients of the first Bicycle-Friendly Community awards.
Popular Foods
- Steak
- Meatloaf