Cary named No. 1 best place to live in NC. Here’s what to know
Key Takeaways
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- Cary was ranked the best place to live in North Carolina by Niche.
- The town received A+ ratings for public schools, being good for families and more.
- Cary has grown to more than 180,000 residents and Downtown Cary Park opened in 2023.
The town of Cary has been ranked the best place to live in North Carolina, according to a new report from Niche.
The Wake County town earned top marks for Niche’s categories for “public schools,” “good for families” and “health and fitness.”
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Here are key takeaways:
- Cary, the second-largest municipality in Wake County behind Raleigh, earned an A+ overall grade from Niche, an organization that provides rankings and data on schools and places to live.
- The town received A+ ratings in the “public schools,” “good for families” and “health and fitness” categories, plus A grades for “jobs” and “diversity.”
- Cary also ranked first in the best suburbs to live in North Carolina and second-best place to raise a family in the state, behind Apex.
- The town has grown to more than 180,000 residents, up nearly 40,000 since 2010, according to the U.S. Census.
- Recent developments include two new mixed-use projects from Kane Realty, two new downtown parking garages, the Cary Regional Library and Downtown Cary Park, which opened in 2023.
- Cary is home to six of The News & Observer’s Top 50 best restaurants in the Triangle.
- The town recently faced controversy after former town manager Sean Stegall resigned amid reports of over-the-top spending and a toxic work environment, with ongoing investigations by the North Carolina State Auditor and criminal investigation by State Bureau of Investigation.
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Anna Roman
The News & Observer