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Living in Cary
Cary is a town in western Wake County, about 9 miles by road from downtown Raleigh, with small parts in Chatham and Durham counties. The Census Bureau estimated 183,582 people in July 2025, up from 174,787 in 2020.
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Quick facts
- People in the town
- 183,582July 2025 Census estimate, up from 174,787 in the April 2020 estimates baseSource
- Schools
- Wake County Public School SystemOne district for all of Wake County; 160,461 students projected for 2026-27 in 204 schools. The Chatham County part of town is not covered hereSource
- Downtown Raleigh
- About 19 min8.9 miles from 316 N Academy St to the State Capitol, no traffic. Estimate
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- About 17 min8.4 miles from 316 N Academy St, no traffic. Estimate
- Property tax
- About 0.90% of assessed valueWake County 53.71 cents plus town 36.75 cents per $100, 2026Source
Neighborhoods
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Schools
Wake County Public School System: Every address in the Wake County part of town
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Property taxes
| Who taxes it | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | $0.5371 per $100 of assessed value (2026) | Source |
| Town of Cary | $0.3675 per $100 (2026) | Source |
| Town of Cary vehicle fee | $30 per vehicle a year (2026), on the county bill | Source |
| Typical 2026 rate inside the town, before relief | About 0.90% |
Wake County bills and collects county and town property tax on one bill. Wake County's 2026 rate of 53.71 cents is up 2 cents from 2025. Parcels in the Chatham County part of Cary pay Chatham County's rate instead; not collected.
The basics
LibraryCary Regional Library, 315 Kildaire Farm Rd; West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Dr. Library locations
Property taxBilled and collected by Wake County, with the town rate on the same bill. Wake County tax bills
The short version
Quick answers
How many people live in Cary, North Carolina?
183,582. July 2025 Census estimate, up from 174,787 in the April 2020 estimates base.
What school district is Cary in?
Wake County Public School System: Every address in the Wake County part of town
How far is Cary from Raleigh?
About 19 min to downtown Raleigh, 8.9 miles from 316 N Academy St to the State Capitol, no traffic. Estimate.
What is the property tax rate in Cary, North Carolina?
About 0.90%, typical 2026 rate inside the town, before relief, adding up Wake County, Town of Cary, Town of Cary vehicle fee. Exemptions can lower the bill.
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