Cary, North Carolina · ZIP 27519

Cary — ZIP 27519

Cary (27519) scores 92/100 — Excellent for Cary. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $710K.

Overall NeighborScore

AExcellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share7%

Property crime share93%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index89/100

Avg math proficiency84%

Avg reading proficiency82%

Schools nearby14

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index27/100

Typical home value$710K

Median rent$2,040/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$710K

Median Rent

$2,040/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,715

Violent Crime

628

Property Crime

4,087

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wake County, North Carolina (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Green Hope High	09–12	2,304	91%	90%
Green Hope Elementary	PK–05	548	91%	88%
Mills Park Middle	06–08	1,632	90%	87%
Davis Drive Middle	06–08	992	89%	83%
Green Level High	09–12	2,283	88%	90%
Highcroft Elementary	PK–05	698	88%	86%
Mills Park Elementary	PK–05	594	88%	86%
Davis Drive Elementary	KG–05	794	86%	85%
Hortons Creek Elementary	PK–05	739	85%	81%
Panther Creek High	09–12	2,609	83%	83%
Alston Ridge Elementary	PK–05	917	80%	78%
Alston Ridge Middle	06–08	1,494	77%	78%
Carpenter Elementary	PK–05	604	76%	68%
Turner Creek Elementary	PK–05	638	65%	62%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

67,976

Median Income

$166K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

38.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Guides Featuring ZIP 27519

School RankingsJuly 30, 2026By Sharon Ben-Moshe

Research Triangle's Best School ZIP Codes, Ranked (2026)

Morrisville's 27560 posts the Triangle's top school score at 83 out of 100, but Cary and Apex score higher overall thanks to stronger crime scores. See NeighborScore's full NCES-based Research Triangle ranking.

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27519 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 27519 has a school score of 89/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 27519 is approximately $710K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 27519 in Cary has an overall NeighborScore of 92/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.