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Cary, NC 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Cary
Cary is a residential town in Central North Carolina. Sometimes considered a bedroom community for Raleigh, the city boasts its own vibrant downtown area with a local farmers…
Cary is a residential town in Central North Carolina. Sometimes considered a bedroom community for Raleigh, the city boasts its own vibrant downtown area with a local farmers market, boutiques, and art galleries. In addition, there are several lakes and nearby natural spaces, giving residents plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors.
Cary Climate & Geography
The region experiences a humid subtropical climate, which means hot summers and mild winters. Though snow is infrequent, the city receives an average of 6 inches per year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment in Cary
Cary is surrounded by greenspaces and natural areas, making it easy for residents to get outsides. Lake Johnson Park, Lake Crabtree, Lake Wheeler Park, and Bass Lake Park offer residents water recreation. American Tobacco Trail is perfect for hiking, and the Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve has more trails and an education center.
For entertainment, residents can head to several local breweries, catch a performance at the Koka Booth Amphitheater, and watch a soccer match at WakeMed Soccer Park. Downtown Cary has local boutiques, cafes, art galleries, and a farmers market.
Raleigh, which has even more high-end shopping and dining, is located just 18 minutes away.
Cary Cost of Living & Taxes
The overall cost of living in Cary is higher than the state and national averages. This is mainly because of high housing costs. Other factors, including transportation, health care, and utilities, are below average.
While North Carolina does not tax Social Security benefits, the state does tax all other forms of retirement income at a flat rate of 5.25 percent. Property taxes are low, and there is a homestead exclusion available for qualifying retirees. Sales taxes are higher than average.
Health Care In Cary, NC
The Raleigh metro area ranks in the top 45 communities on Gallup's Well-Being Index.
WakeMed Cary Hospital is located within the city. Nearby, UNC Rex Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, and WakeMed Health and Hospitals-Raleigh Campus are all rated high performing by U.S. News.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Cary, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 9 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Cary has 34 homes, the largest has 1360 homes, and the average communities consists of 247 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Cary. The most recent communities started in Cary include Acclaim at Cary Pointe, The Courtyards at Lochmere, The Courtyards at West Cary. There are also 3 communities in Cary that offer new construction homes, including Corbinton at Kildaire Farm, Acclaim at Cary Pointe, The Courtyards at West Cary.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Cary. Approximately 9.1% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, The Courtyards at Kildaire Farms is a gated communities with 50 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Cary stay on the market for around 357 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $651,093, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Woodhall average around $801,200, while homes in Blakeley average around $660,661.
34 communities near Cary
132 homes near Cary
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4 beds
|5 baths
|3,540 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,914 sq ft
|House
5 beds
|3 baths
|3,330 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,949 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,125 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,965 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,370 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,461 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,595 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|1,721 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,224 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,170 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,978 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|4 baths
|1,944 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,991 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,652 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,410 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,442 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,995 sq ft
|House
5 beds
|3 baths
|2,906 sq ft
|House
4 beds
|3 baths
|1,896 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,995 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,713 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,595 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,094 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,895 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,221 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,888 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,906 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,906 sq ft
|Townhouse
4 beds
|3 baths
|1,706 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,640 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,221 sq ft
|Townhouse
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,221 sq ft
|Townhouse
Frequently Asked Questions
In Cary, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 9 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Cary has 34 homes, the largest has 1360 homes, and the average communities consists of 247 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Cary. The most recent communities started in Cary include Acclaim at Cary Pointe, The Courtyards at Lochmere, The Courtyards at West Cary. There are also 3 communities in Cary that offer new construction homes, including Corbinton at Kildaire Farm, Acclaim at Cary Pointe, The Courtyards at West Cary.
Yes, there is gated 55+ communities in Cary. Approximately 9.1% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, The Courtyards at Kildaire Farms is a gated communities with 50 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Cary stay on the market for around 357 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $651,093, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Woodhall average around $801,200, while homes in Blakeley average around $660,661.
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