What BestPlaces Users Say about Cary
Cary, North Carolina is a popular city known for its high quality of life, top-rated schools, and strong economy. With a population of over 170,000, it is a diverse and rapidly growing community. Many people are drawn to Cary for its favorable climate, low crime rates, and abundance of job opportunities. However, as with any place, there are both positive and negative aspects to living in Cary. To gain a better understanding of what it's like to call Cary home, let's take a look at some user reviews from BestPlaces.net.
One user, named Samantha, raves about the family-friendly atmosphere in Cary, saying "Cary is a great place to raise a family. There are so many parks and activities for kids, and the schools are top notch." She goes on to mention the abundance of family-friendly events and the overall sense of community in the city.
On the other hand, a user named John shares his dissatisfaction with the cost of living in Cary, stating "Housing costs are high and continue to rise. It's getting harder and harder for young families to afford to live here." This sentiment is echoed by many other reviewers who mention the high cost of housing and other expenses in Cary.
Another user, Maria, praises the city for its job opportunities, saying "Cary has a booming economy and there are plenty of job opportunities in a variety of industries." She also notes the city's proximity to the Research Triangle Park, a major hub for technology and research companies.
However, not everyone is impressed with the job market in Cary. A reviewer named David expresses frustration with the lack of diversity in job options, saying "The job market is limited to primarily tech and healthcare. It's difficult for those in other industries to find employment here."
Overall, it seems that the majority of users have positive experiences living in Cary, with its strong economy, family-friendly environment, and excellent schools being major draws. However, the high cost of living and limited job options in certain industries are valid concerns for those considering a move to this city.
based on 63 ReviewsGet to know Cary with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Cary
Quality of Life is very high - 12/21/2006
I am a native Southern Californian who is recently transplanted to Cary about 4 months ago in Sep. '06.
The people:
In contrast to some of the other opinons I have read the people here are quite pleasant, sure there are a few rude individuals but they are everywhere. The native southerners here are the nicest people I have ever met. There are plenty of people here from big cities, L.A. and N.Y. and they of course have brought their attitudes along with them.
Traffic and Commute
Traffic is not near as bad as the 405 or the 5 at rush-hour. In CA I worked about 25 miles from home and I commuted 1 hour each way. In Cary I work about 15 miles from home and I commute 20 minutes each way during rush-hour. I'd call that a big improvement. But be careful where where you choose to live and plan your route carefully. If you choose to live in Apex, Holly Springs, or even south Cary and you intend to commute to RTP be prepared for a 40 minute+ commute.
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Cary isn't all it's cracked up to be, trust me.. - 12/17/2006
I've been here for a year and although it's not a bad place to live overall, think twice, maybe think 10 or 20 times before you drag your family and everything you own out here to find out that NC has some of the highest state income taxes in the country. Also the food bill is horrible out here! Traffic, well that is just what happens in any city as it starts it's growing pains, it simply can't be helped.
The only thing I really dislike out here is the high taxes and you get zip for them! Bad roads and thank God I have no kids cause you get bad schools as well. I don't have a clue what NC is doing with all this money but I can assure you, you get nothing in return for paying 8.25% income tax and another 7% sales tax.. I'm seriously thinking about moving back home to Texas where at least you aren't taken to the cleaners when you buy a house or pick up your paycheck.
Movers beware! Think, think, and think some more before you throw away $1000's to move here
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Cary's Quality of Life???? - 12/11/2006
Cary is not what it seems on paper. Coming from Southern Calif., I was used to rude people and traffic. But you ain't seen nothing until you have lived in Cary. Rude, unfriendly people rule in this town and horrible traffic everywhere you go is an understatement. At least in Cali, you had beautiful beaches and mucho to do. Here, think again. The weather has been great and home prices are less, but the taxes are about the same with groceries and many other things higher. All in all the cost of living seems to be a wash. Did I mention the schools. The schools are almost all year round, and undergoing alot of reorganization. If you want a mess with the schools, the roads, and lots of building projects started but not completed, you might like it here. I don't know why Cary is rated so well, and I would think twice and visit much before moving
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Re: Jobs - 9/21/2006
Jobs? What jobs? There are no jobs in the RTP area for high tech types, period. I lost my job three months ago. I am a very highly qualified EE with a masters degree. In three months, I've had two interviews here. Neither a winner. My son graduated a year ago with a computer engineering degree. He has only had about three interviews in that year, with no winners. Why is it so bad? As I understand it, in the past few years there have been large lay-offs at Nortel, Cisco, IBM, and Sony, all with huge, now nearly empty campuses here. I've only been here a year and a half, and am now planning on moving out somewhere else to get a job. Would you like to buy my
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RE: Moving from Florida to Cary - 8/17/2006
Hi there - I myself am a native Floridian and we moved to Cary 3 years ago - unfortunately we only stayed a year because we missed the family but now feel it was a mistake to move back to Florida. We LOVED Cary - and it is a wonderful place to live! It is very clean and safe and there is plenty to do. Housing is quite reasonable in the area, although Cary is more expensive than say Raleigh or other neighboring communities, such as Holly Springs or Apex. It was so beautiful in fall and spring. It does get quite hot in the summer, hotter than my home on the East Coast of Florida, but I could handle that as that was only for 3 months out of the year as opposed to 11 here! I think it is quite a sophisticated area with probably a lot of good job opportunities and there are a lot of educated people in the area. I would highly recommend moving there - we may be moving back up there when I finish school in a couple of years. Good
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Thinking about moving to Cary, NC from the Hagerst - 8/10/2006
My husband and I are thinking about moving to Cary from Hagerstown. I have several questions about Cary though. First, I am a Biologist and my husband is in IT, how easy would getting a job be? I know RTP would be great for us, but is there any insider info I'm missing? Second, how is the work commute time? Up here in Hagerstown, everyone commutes to Frederick (which is 40 min. on a good day) and everyone that lives in Frederick commutes to the Washington DC area (1 hour on a good day). I'm sick of the idea of bedroom communities and long traffic-packed commutes to work and I want to be able to finally afford to live where I work. Is this possible in Cary? Also, is the area child-friendly, we are thinking about having kids soon and want to move where there are lots of other kids and a young population. And lastly (this one may be a little hard to describe) I am looking for a town with a sense of pride. In Hagerstown houses are run down and front yards are often times
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Moving from SW Florida to Cary - 7/30/2006
My family and I have thought about moving out of Florida and going up to Cary, North Carolina. Before we make a decision I have several questions about the area. If anyone reading this post can answer I will be very grateful. We moved down here to SW Florida almost 3 years ago. It has been a HUGE mistake.
Cost of living is skyrocketing and the salaries that companies are offering are in the $22,000 to $25,000 range. Plus add hurricanes, hot and humid weather that lasts for months at a time, bugs, outrageous fees for homeowners insurance and taxes etc... We are looking for an area that offers us good paying jobs. I am a real estate paralegal and my boyfriend was in IT for 25 years and he has owned his own painting business. Housing that the average person can afford and a safe place to live. I have done alot of research in the past few months and Cary continues to come out on top of any poll in the best places to live catagory. But you can't believe everything that you
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Jobs - 5/25/2006
I am a current resident of Bowie, MD and have been looking for employment in the RTP area so our family can relocate to Cary. It appears to be difficult to obtain any interviews even though I have a top-secret SCI clearance and over 10 years of techncial experience. After 2 months of sending out resumes with very little response, I am now apprehensive on whether this is a good choice. I get job offers for over 100k+ in the DC metro area quite frequently. Would someone give me some insight on the job market in the RTP area.
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Technical Jobs - 5/25/2006
I am a current resident of Bowie, MD and have been looking for employment in the RTP area so our family can relocate to Cary. It appears to be difficult to obtain any interviews even though I have a top-secret SCI clearance and over 10 years of techncial experience. After 2 months of sending out resumes with very little response, I am now apprehensive on whether this is a good choice. I get job offers for over 100k+ in the DC metro area quite frequently. Would someone give me some insight on the job market in the RTP area.
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Jobs in Cary - Top Secret Positions - 5/24/2006
I have been looking to relocate from Bowie, MD to Cary for over 3 months now. I am a Sr Network Engineer with over 10 years of technical experience but it seems there is a lack of response from any of the companies in which my resume has been submitted. I currenlty have a TS/SCI clearance. I know the schools are much better and the crime is low, but what is the overall economy like? In the Washington DC Metro area, I get offers on a constant basis but Cary seems totally different. Am I
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