C ary, North Carolina is named the number one "Hottest City" in the Eastern United States by Money Magazine in 2004! A breath-taking city located in Wake County in the center of what is called the Triangle area of the state between Raleigh and the renowned Research Triangle Park. Because of its close proximity to these areas, the city's economy is booming! The city's population of 99,824 residents, makes it one of the larger cities in North Carolina. This area is rich in tradition and history. Cary is surrounded by a number of manufacturing and technological companies. Cary is a great relocation option for anyone looking for business opportunities or a wonderful safe family oriented city.

Its gorgeous tree-line streets and lush meticulously landscaped subdivisions and office parks show that Cary has grown in the right way. The average household income for the city is attractively high at $88,352, while the average house value is estimated at $148,600. These two numbers combined with a low unemployment rate, makes owning a house in Cary an affordable and exciting opportunity!

There is much to see and do in Cary! Cary's Amphitheatre at Regency Park is a state-of-the art performance center snuggled in trees by Symphony Lake, one of the newest outdoor facilities in the state. USA Baseball's National Olympic Training Center is scheduled to open in 2005 in Thomas Brooks Park. The Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival has become one of the Southeast's largest festivals over the last two decades. Cary is in its fourth year hosting the PONY National Fast Pitch Softball Tournament, drawing teams from as far away as Alaska and the West Coast. The tournament brings in millions of dollars to the area's economy. Also the SAS Championship of the Professional Golfers Association's Champions Tour returns to Prestonwood Country Club for the fourth year in September 2004. And finally Cary is the summer home of the North Carolina Symphony. The symphony performs its annual Summerfest Concert Series in the Amphitheatre at Regency Park.

Cary delivers some of the best restaurants in the entire area. The community has more than 60 restaurants catering to all palates from Italian to Mexican and Asian cuisines. There are also many delis and cafes located throughout the city. Corner coffee shops are also abundant in this progressive city. While having some very elegant restaurants of its own, additional choices can be found in nearby Raleigh.

In the city of Cary there are several shopping malls with over 40 retail stores in each. There are also a variety of boutiques selling an assortment of items and services including men and women's apparel, home accessories, books, art, music, sporting goods and everything in between. Additionally, Cary hosts some very large company stores including Wal-Mart, Sears, and Super Target. There is no shortage of shopping within the city, and close by in Raleigh there is every type of shopping imaginable.

The residents of Cary have always been rich in character and pride. It has steadily become one of the best places in the entire country to raise a family. Cary was ranked "5th Safest City in the United States" out of 350 large cities in the Morgan Quitno Safest (And Most Dangerous) Cities report in 2002. Cary has been among the eight safest large cities during all four years that it has been rated.

With a low crime rate, the neighborhoods are a rare and comforting place to raise a family. The public education system is extremely solid. The Wake County Schools, of which the city of Cary is included, administers 120 schools, and provides for the educational needs of 101,756 students. There is a very low student-to-teacher ratio in the classrooms, providing students with an excellent learning environment. Overall, the schools rate very highly and provide an outstanding educational opportunity for those who attend them. There are six community colleges in the area, and two major colleges. North Carolina State University, and Duke University are both less than 20 miles away.

Cary lies almost directly in the center of North Carolina and carries with it an atmosphere of what North Carolina stands for. Cary includes new homes and business opportunities, plus many choices for schooling, recreation and entertainment. The city is nestled in and around areas with superb shopping and world-class golf clubs. All in all, Cary is an excellent choice for relocation for these reasons and many more.