How long is the commute from Cary, NC?
Workers who live in Cary, NC take an average of 22.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
36.5% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.5 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 36.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Cary get to work
| Means of transportation | Cary | Wake County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.3% (±1.5 points) | 61.4% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±0.9 points) | 5.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.1 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 36.5% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Cary, the average commute is lower than in Wake County (25.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cary, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Wake County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wake County, Cary ranks 11 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 434 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cary
| Vehicles available | Cary | Wake County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±0.6 points) | 4.4% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.9% (±1.8 points) | 32.3% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.3% (±1.7 points) | 42.6% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.7% (±1.2 points) | 20.7% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Cary, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Wake County (4.4%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cary
| Cary | Wake County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 36.5% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±0.4 points) | 98.1% (±0.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.6% (±0.8 points) | 95.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Cary, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Wake County (95.3%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cary
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary | — | 22.5 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Morrisville | 3.9 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Apex | 5.0 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Holly Springs | 8.9 mi | 28.8 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Raleigh | 11 mi | 23.0 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
| Governors Village | 12 mi | 16.7 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Fuquay-Varina | 13 mi | 33.1 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Governors Club | 13 mi | 31.0 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Garner | 13 mi | 26.2 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Governors Village, NC (16.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Apex, NC (25.2 minutes), Holly Springs, NC (28.8 minutes), Fuquay-Varina, NC (33.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Wendell | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 6 | Holly Springs | 28.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 7 | Garner | 26.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 8 | Apex | 25.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 9 | Knightdale | 24.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 10 | Raleigh | 23.0 minutes (±0.4) |
| 11 | Cary | 22.5 minutes (±0.8) |
| 12 | Morrisville | 21.8 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Wake County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cary
How long is the average commute in Cary?
Workers who live in Cary, NC take an average of 22.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cary without a car?
3.2% of households in Cary have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cary?
36.5% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Cary worked from home, and 96.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cary town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cary town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cary town, North Carolina
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Cary town, North Carolina (place:10740, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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