 Residents living in the Raleigh area now have proof they have a lot of new neighbors: the city and its Cary suburb make up the fastest growing metropolitan area in the country, according to federal statistics released March 19, 2009. The combined population of North Carolina's capital city and its family-friendly suburb increased to 1.1 million people between July 2007 and July 2008 - a 4.3 percent jump, according to the U.S. Census Bureau data.
Cary is a thriving community in the heart of the Triangle area of North Carolina, between Raleigh and renowned Research Triangle Park. The Triangle area repeatedly has ranked among the top regions in the country to live or work, to find a home or start a business, to raise a family or retire. Local government leaders in Raleigh and Cary attribute the growth to top hospitals, universities and Research Triangle Park, a sprawling business complex with more than 170 research and development companies and more than 50,000 employees. Cary is home to world class businesses and corporations. Recently, software giant SAS announced that it will build a $70 million "cloud computing facility" at the company's headquarters in Cary, N.C. The new 38,000-square-foot building will handle growing demand from customers for software with which they can access long-distance, rather than installing it on-site. Cary NC Homes For Sale With more than 134,000 residents, Cary has quickly become a place for families, as more than half of households have children under 18 years old.  School-age children comprise nearly a quarter of Cary's population. Yet people of retirement age are the fastest-growing group in Cary. Fourteen percent of townspeople were born in another country, and the Asian population - Cary's largest minority - tripled during the 1990s, according to the Town of Cary.
And people are moving to North Carolina for Cary weather and superb recreation opportunities. Tree-lined streets and well-groomed subdivisions and office parks show Cary has grown the right way. The fast-growing Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources program has something for everyone, regardless of age or interest. There’s more to do than there’s room to write!  For instance, Booth Amphitheatre is unlike any other venue in the area. Located among 14 acres of stately hardwoods and pines and beautifully situated next to Symphony Lake in the Regency area, the park has been described as magnificent! With the capacity for 7,000 people, patrons can enjoy a seat on the spacious lawn or crescent deck. Cary citizens are a hard-working group with one of the highest median household incomes in the state. No further than 20 minutes from major universities such as Duke, North Carolina State, and the University of North Carolina,  it's no wonder that education is an important part of Cary life. More than two-thirds of adults hold a college degree. Nearly 9 in 10 citizens have access to the Internet in this, the Technology Town of North Carolina. This is the highest Ph.D population per capita in the United States. The best Cary homes and neighborhoods are still competitive, so it's smart to have home loan pre-approval.
Cary enjoys a sense of security - Cary continually ranks as one of the top 20 safest large cities nationally and the safest in the Southeast. Its Police and Fire departments and Emergency Medical Services are nationally accredited. Cary has a progressive approach to challenges, and is proactive in such ways as conserving drinking water by reclaiming treated wastewater for irrigation and industrial processes, preserving open space, and working with citizens and county leaders to make great schools even better. Click here for All Cary North Carolina MLS Homes For Sale As of Today |
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