Buying Property in Cary as a Foreigner
Federal & North Carolina tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
Cary aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Cary, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. C. GarnerHood | $526,844 | 3.6% | 67 | 39 | 85 |
| MeadowmontHood | $526,844 | 3.6% | 78 | 39 | 85 |
| Meadowmont-AshworthHood | $526,844 | 3.6% | 78 | 39 | 85 |
| Meadow OaksHood | $526,844 | 3.6% | 63 | 39 | 85 |
| MeadowsHood | $749,777 | 2.5% | 60 | 26 | 85 |
| MelbourneHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 41 | 38 | 85 |
| MontclairHood | $526,844 | 3.6% | 64 | 39 | 85 |
| Mrs. Cora AdamsHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 60 | 38 | 85 |
| Muir WoodsHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 41 | 38 | 85 |
| NormandaleHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 40 | 38 | 85 |
| NormandieHood | $526,844 | 3.6% | 78 | 39 | 85 |
| North Harrison TraceHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 65 | 38 | 85 |
| North MeadowHood | $526,844 | 3.6% | 58 | 39 | 85 |
| NorthwoodsHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 60 | 38 | 85 |
| Northwoods CrossingHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 68 | 38 | 85 |
| Oaks at Sears FarmHood | $713,538 | 3.4% | 87 | 48 | 85 |
| Oakwood HeightsHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 51 | 38 | 85 |
| Olde CarpenterHood | $713,538 | 3.4% | 60 | 48 | 85 |
| Oxxford Hunt ClubHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 37 | 38 | 85 |
| Park VillageHood | $713,538 | 3.4% | 69 | 48 | 85 |
| Pebble Creek Woods at Kildaire FarmsHood | $526,844 | 3.6% | 63 | 39 | 85 |
| Peninsula at PrestonHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 62 | 38 | 85 |
| PepperdineHood | $526,844 | 3.6% | 78 | 39 | 85 |
| Phillips PlaceHood | $514,847 | 4.0% | 65 | 27 | 85 |
| Picardy PointeHood | $526,844 | 3.6% | 78 | 39 | 85 |
| Picardy VillageHood | $526,844 | 3.6% | 78 | 39 | 85 |
| Pine ValleyHood | $526,844 | 3.6% | 64 | 39 | 85 |
| Pink AcresHood | $749,777 | 2.5% | 68 | 26 | 85 |
| Pipers CrossingHood | $469,860 | 3.9% | 68 | 35 | 85 |
| Pirates CoveHood | $526,844 | 3.6% | 58 | 39 | 85 |
| Planter's PointeHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 51 | 38 | 85 |
| Planters WoodsHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 51 | 38 | 85 |
| Pointe View TownsHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 65 | 38 | 85 |
| PrestonHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 64 | 38 | 85 |
| Preston ChaseHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 62 | 38 | 85 |
| Preston CrossingHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 62 | 38 | 85 |
| Preston LinksHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 62 | 38 | 85 |
| Preston MeadowsHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 62 | 38 | 85 |
| Preston OaksHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 72 | 38 | 85 |
| Preston PinesHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 62 | 38 | 85 |
| Preston PlantationHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 62 | 38 | 85 |
| Preston PointHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 62 | 38 | 85 |
| Preston TraceHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 62 | 38 | 85 |
| Preston TrailsHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 62 | 38 | 85 |
| Preston VillageHood | $713,538 | 3.4% | 62 | 48 | 85 |
| Preston VistasHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 62 | 38 | 85 |
| Preston WoodsHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 62 | 38 | 85 |
| PrynnwoodHood | $529,843 | 3.5% | 62 | 38 | 85 |
| Racquet Club at WimbledonHood | $526,844 | 3.6% | 78 | 39 | 85 |
| Ralph H. AshworthHood | $526,844 | 3.6% | 78 | 39 | 85 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.4 | 3.8 | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 24.6 | 3.9 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 24.8 | 4.0 | -0.0% |
| 2021 |
Federal & North Carolina tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 25.1 |
| 4.2 |
| -5.6% |
| 2020 | 26.5 | 4.2 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 27.7 | 3.8 | — |
