Cary : North carolina

What Cary is like for active adults

Cary is located in the heart of North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, northeast of Raleigh. The city is one of the fastest growing towns in the U.S., and many of those coming here are people from the northeast looking for a retirement home. Locals often joke that Cary stands for "Containment Area for Relocated Yankees". The employment market here is one of the strongest in the nation.

Average real estate prices are in the high $200's to low $300's in early 2009 - there is not much evidence of a housing slowdown (so far!) in Cary. There are many active adult communities in the area, including surrounding towns like Apex, Raleigh, and Durham.

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What is special about this retirement community

Being in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina makes Cary a desirable place to live. Money Magazine has chosen Cary as one of the 10 best places to live (2006), it also won an award as one of America's safest cities.

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What is not special about this retirement community

For the south, real estate prices in Cary are fairly high. To date there has been no housing correction.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

People who want to live in the bustling Research Triangle area near UNC.

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Cultural environment

Here in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina, with the University of North Carolina in nearby Durham, there is always plenty to do and see. The Lazy Daze Arts Festival is always fun. Sports is a form of culture in Cary, and there is plenty of that with fields, golf courses, tennis courts, and nature trails.

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Medical facilities

Wakemed - Western Wake Medical Center serves Cary. Hospitals are also available in nearby Raleigh.

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Transportation

Cary has Amtrak service to just about anywhere in the country. The Raleigh-Durham Airport is very convenient

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Facts about CARY

State: NC
Environment: Suburban,
City Population: 100,001+
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
Median HH Income: 80,000+
Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
Total Crime Index: <80 (Very low)
Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: Boomer1

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