Cost of Living in Cary, North Carolina
Cary has a population of about 179,306. The median household income is $134,905, median gross rent is $1,738/month, and the median home value is $580,200. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Cary expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Cary is 5% above the national median and home values are 55% above the national median. Household income here is 61% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 15% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cary?
The median gross rent in Cary, North Carolina is $1,738 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Cary?
The median owner-occupied home value in Cary is $580,200 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Cary?
The median household income in Cary is $134,905 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.