Cary Real Estate
Cary has grown from a small town into one of the Triangle's largest suburbs, known for top-rated schools and a steady influx of tech-sector transplants.
Cary market snapshot
Calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from MLS-sourced listing data for Cary, refreshed nightly -- updated Oct 8, 2026.
Currently for sale in Cary
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Recently sold in Cary
Last 6 months. Real comps from the MLS, not estimates.
Popular neighborhoods in Cary
Ranked by active MLS listings right now.
Walkability
Blended score for Cary's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 758
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
- Enrollment
- 921
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
- Enrollment
- 2,070
- Student:teacher ratio
- 19.3:1
- District
- Wake County Schools
Commute
Real drive time from Cary's center to Downtown Raleigh.
Current Weather
Live conditions in Cary, from Raleigh / Durham, Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Cities near Cary
Cary real estate FAQ
How many homes are for sale in Cary right now?+
There are currently 530 active listings in Cary, North Carolina, pulled directly from the MLS.
What is the median home price in Cary?+
The median list price for active listings in Cary is $507,000. Homes are spending an average of 88 days on market.
Is Cary's housing market up or down this year?+
Median closed-sale prices in Cary have fallen 1.9% year over year, based on trailing 12-month MLS sales.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Cary?+
Based on current active listings, the neighborhoods with the most homes for sale in Cary are Not in a Subdivision, Cary Park, Twyla Walk.
What schools serve Cary?+
The closest public schools to Cary's center are Weatherstone Elementary, Davis Drive Middle, Green Hope High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.
Is Cary walkable?+
Cary's center has a walkability score of 82 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.
What is the commute like from Cary?+
The typical drive from Cary's center to Downtown Raleigh is about 27 minutes (16.6 miles).