Cary, NC Rankings


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Cary, North Carolina is one of the most sought-after places to live in the United States. According to Bestplaces.net, Cary is the 11th best place to live in America, with a BestPlaces Score of 88 out of 100 based on its housing, education, weather conditions and other factors. The city has an abundance of amenities for residents such as shopping centers, parks, and bike trails. Additionally, Cary has consistently been ranked as one of the safest cities in America due to its low crime rate and numerous public safety initiatives. In terms of education, Cary also stands out from many other cities around the country as its schools are highly rated. All these factors combined make Cary an ideal destination for anyone looking for a high quality of life.

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#18 Most Competitive Private Colleges
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#68 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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Cary is up-and-coming “cool.” The downtown is revitalized and growing. The town takes urban planning very seriously. The home prices have definitely spiked in the last  More

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Over 7 years ago

I've lived in NY, CT, MA, and in Miami FL. Now here in Cary NC for the past 10 years. For what I want and need at this phase of my life, I really like it here! All the  More

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Over 7 years ago

As a Real Estate Agent, I consider Cary the most central location in the Triangle, it basically takes you twenty minutes to get to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough,   More

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