Cary, North Carolina

It's well known that good schools, low crime rates, and excellent public services tend to follow smart people. Cary, set in an area that boasts some of the nation's most renowned universities and research facilities, is a magnet for top creative minds and academics, giving it one of the best quality of life ratings in the country.

Formerly a bedroom community of Raleigh, Cary has grown into a city in its own right. It boasts beautiful parks, good shopping and a fine concert facility at the Amphitheatre at Regency Park. Of course, with its location near North Carolina's famed Research Triangle Park, Cary is a great place to find the great jobs. Over 100 research and development facilities, covering areas ranging from virtual reality to pharmaceutical innovation, make their home here. The result is a community with extremely high incomes. In 1999, Cary's median household income was nearly double the figure for the state. The city is also very safe. In 2003, it was ranked the fifth safest of 350 large cities in the United States and the safest city in the southern United States.

Quality of life in Cary also means plenty of opportunities to get active – go cycling or hiking along the North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea Trail that passes through the area. For less rigorous activity, check out the many beautiful golf courses in the area. Of course, if you prefer to be a spectator, the area has plenty of professional sports teams for you to cheer – the Carolina Hurricanes, the Carolina Courage and the Carolina Mudcats.

With a great standard of living and high community spirit, you'll quickly feel at home in Cary.

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