Located in the heart of one of the Triangle’s fastest growing suburbs, Downtown Cary offers its residents access to larger metropolitan areas while maintaining a small-town feel with its own unique identity. “What you’re seeing in all of Cary, but especially areas like downtown, is huge growth,” says Scott Korbin, a broker with Compass Commercial and longtime resident of Cary. “And a lot of that comes down to just how great the location is.” Residents seeking proximity to Raleigh-Durham’s excitement while still feeling tucked away will find a blend of urban and suburban charm in Downtown Cary.
There are plenty of locally owned shops in Downtown Cary.
The Walker Apartments is a bustling community in Downtown Cary.
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Established and new construction
While more urban than some other Cary neighborhoods, Downtown Cary manages to still capture a cozier, small-town feel—and much of that has to do with the housing that’s available. “You find a nice mix of styles in downtown,” says Korbin. “A lot of established homes mixed in with newer construction, as well.” Prospective homebuyers won’t find a lot of availability, as Cary’s growth has made homes go quickly—but styles predominantly include custom and modern. Townhouses are also available. Homes built over the last ten years range in price from $875,000 to $1.6 million. Older residences often range between $275,000 and $575,000.
New homes line the streets of Downtown Cary near the park
Downtown Cary has rows of new town homes around the downtown park.
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A retro lunch counter and a family friendly brewery
Cary’s growth has led to an explosion of shopping and dining options in Downtown Cary. Along South Academy Street, the nonprofit Esteamed Coffee is committed to employing locals with mental or physical disabilities. Ashworth Drugs has an old-fashioned lunch counter serving hot dogs and malts. Bond Brothers Beer Company, just south of the train tracks in Downtown Cary, regularly hosts food trucks and welcomes families and leashed, well-behaved dogs. Groceries can be picked up at Food Lion, about a mile south of the neighborhood, or at the weekly Cary Downtown Farmers Market.
Ashworth Drugs has been serving the Downtown Cary area since 1957.
BOnd Brothers is a great place to grab a locally brewed craft beer in Downtown Cary.
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Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts festival brings out the crowds
Events show off the strong community spirit Cary is known for, with The Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts festival in Downtown Cary considered one of the top crafts fairs and artisan showcases in the country. A historic movie theater—known as The Cary—hosts Beyond: The Cary Film Festival every year, featuring a weekend of cinema, industry professionals and emerging film makers.
The Cary is a 175-seat art house theater that offers independent films in Downtown Cary.
Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival is a family-oriented event in downtown Cary.
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Cary schools earn high marks
Students in the neighborhood may attend Cary Elementary School before moving on to East Cary Middle and finishing up at Cary High. On Niche, the elementary and high schools have an overall A grade, while the middle school has an A-minus. “The schools are very, very good,” says Korbin. “We’ve had people relocate to Cary just because of that.” Cary High School offers a number of extracurricular activities and clubs, with many of them focused on career preparedness after graduation.
Cary Elementary School serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade in Downtown Cary.
Cary High School has strong community involvement with students in Crossroads.
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Downtown Cary Park is a new development
The state-of-the-art Cary Regional Library offers book clubs and community programs, as well as story times and classes for all ages. Visitors can grab a book and walk next door to Downtown Cary Park. This 7-acre urban plaza combines modern design and green space to create an outdoor hub for the community.
Downtown Cary Park was a 10 year 20 million dollar project.
Cary Park in Downtown Cary has a large public fountain.
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Fifteen miles from Raleigh
Location is a key feature of Cary in general, and Downtown Cary is no different. Residents can commute 20 miles to Durham, and Raleigh is even closer at just 15 miles. The neighborhood is also convenient for those working at Research Triangle Park. Locals may hear Amtrak trains departing from Cary Station. The railroads extend throughout the area and have street-level crossings, which may cause traffic delays.
Downtown Durham is a 20 minute drive from Downtown Cary.
Downtown Raleigh is only a 15 minute drive from Downtown Cary.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Downtown Cary Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Dorothy Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Fred G. Bond Metro Park
Baseball/Softball
Lake
Picnic Area
Urban Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Heater Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Lexie Lane Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Kay Struffolino Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Raleigh-Durham International
17 min drive
Bus
Cary Depot (North Platform)
Bus
S Academy St & Chatham St (Nb)
Bus
S Academy St & Downtown Park
Bus
N. Harrison Ave & Adams St
Bus
East Chatham St & Reedy Creek Rd
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E Chatham St & Ward St (Urban Park)
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W Chatham St & N Dixon Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Cary
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Cary, Cary sell after 114 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Cary, Cary over the last 12 months is $1,019,539, up 44% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
605
Median Age
39
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$109,114
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$120,223
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.7%
College Graduates
57.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
74/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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