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27518

Cary, NC

Total Population
19,102
Median Household Income
$117,647
Median Home Value
$546,200
Median Rent
$1,471

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$117,647
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$546,200
101.1% above state median
Rent
$1,471
100% above state median
Median Age
46.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Cary, NC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 72.4% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 46.7 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.7%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 5.9%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$117,647
+56.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-49,277,201
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.34 people

Total Households
8,098
Family Households
63.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
44.1%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
21.2%
#3 Industry
Education
16.2%
Total Employed Residents:5,841

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.5%
184 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:7,465
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.3%
10,199 employed
Labor Force
10,594
395 unemployed
Median Age
46.7 years
Per Capita Income
$71,125
Poverty Rate
5.9%

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