Looking to start, expand or relocate your business?
Cary is the place for you.
Cary is the place for you.
A thriving community with an ideal location
Unemployment rate
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As of May 2025, compared to:
Corporate Tax Rate
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The lowest rate in the US
Cary is a thriving community of more than 190,000 residents in the heart of the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, which includes Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. With a population of more than 2 million, the Triangle consistently ranks among the top regions in the country to live, work, start a business, and find a home. Cary has taken advantage of its unique location to create a nationally recognized community of excellence.
NC is the #1 state for business - look who's here
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Fortune 100
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2025 State of Cary Address
This is Cary
Another World, Within Yours
Key industries
Information Technology
Cary is highly attractive for those in information technology and is home to worldwide leaders in the sector.
Life Sciences
Cary and the region are recognized as a global leader in life sciences spanning the fields of pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices.
Clean Tech / Smart Grid
Cary and the region are recognized for a commitment to developing cleaner, more efficient forms of technology.
Advanced Manufacturing
Cary and the region are recognized for developing technology that improves processes.
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