Cary sits in Wake County in the Research Triangle region, bordered by Raleigh to the east and Apex to the west, with Morrisville and the RDU airport forming its northern edge. The town's economy centers on technology and corporate headquarters, drawing heavily from the nearby concentration of research institutions and pharmaceutical companies. With SAS Institute as its largest employer and a population that includes significant numbers of transplants and international residents, Cary maintains an extensive network of planned communities and greenways connecting neighborhoods like Preston, MacGregor Downs, and Amberly. The town serves as a suburban anchor between Durham and Raleigh, with major corridors along US-1, Cary Parkway, and Maynard Road defining its commercial districts.
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