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Yep. Being incredibly safe is only one of many great things about Cary. I feel so fortunate to be able to live here. I lived in SW Durham first and although it was more enjoyable than where I lived up north, it pales in comparison to Cary. I am glad I discovered what Cary is really all about. It has so much more to offer than I ever thought it did. I was blind to Cary's offerings at first, mainly because I listened to what people had to say about it, that never lived there before. But now I know better. Now I know how much more Cary offers than Durham ever could, for someone that has my interests. To have everything that is in Cary and not to have to deal with nearly the crime that existed when I lived in Durham is a double win for my family and me.
I think this is my biggest issue with this and many of these types of "lists". Is Cary a city? For me it's a small town that itself hasn't really grown much maybe revitalized some with sprawling sub divisions around it. Grocery and convenience stores at the major intersections in an almost cookie cutter like pattern repetitive layout. I wonder how many of the residents of Cary have even spent an hour in the town itself? Lots of people work in a city, people travel from all around to work in a city. I'd say 80% of the residents leave Cary to go work elsewhere. "Bedroom community" is a closer than a "city". I don't see how they even compare. If I asked a cetacean biologist what do feel is the most intriguing whale and he replied a minnow, I'd quickly lose an confidence in his knowledge. About the same goes for these folks that produce these list of "city" comparisons.
I think this is my biggest issue with this and many of these types of "lists". Is Cary a city? For me it's a small town that itself hasn't really grown much maybe revitalized some with sprawling sub divisions around it. Grocery and convenience stores at the major intersections in an almost cookie cutter like pattern repetitive layout. I wonder how many of the residents of Cary have even spent an hour in the town itself? Lots of people work in a city, people travel from all around to work in a city. I'd say 80% of the residents leave Cary to go work elsewhere. "Bedroom community" is a closer than a "city". I don't see how they even compare. If I asked a cetacean biologist what do feel is the most intriguing whale and he replied a minnow, I'd quickly lose an confidence in his knowledge. About the same goes for these folks that produce these list of "city" comparisons.
Explanation by the FBI on use of their crime data:
Each year when Crime in the United States is published, some entities use reported figures to compile rankings of cities and counties. These rough rankings provide no insight into the numerous variables that mold crime in a particular town, city, county, state, or region. Consequently, they lead to simplistic and/or incomplete analyses that often create misleading perceptions adversely affecting communities and their residents.
Valid assessments are possible only with careful study and analysis of the range of unique conditions affecting each local law enforcement jurisdiction. The data user is, therefore, cautioned against comparing statistical data of individual reporting units from cities, metropolitan areas, states, or colleges or universities solely on the basis of their population coverage or student enrollment.
I think this is my biggest issue with this and many of these types of "lists". Is Cary a city? For me it's a small town that itself hasn't really grown much maybe revitalized some with sprawling sub divisions around it. Grocery and convenience stores at the major intersections in an almost cookie cutter like pattern repetitive layout. I wonder how many of the residents of Cary have even spent an hour in the town itself? Lots of people work in a city, people travel from all around to work in a city. I'd say 80% of the residents leave Cary to go work elsewhere. "Bedroom community" is a closer than a "city". I don't see how they even compare. If I asked a cetacean biologist what do feel is the most intriguing whale and he replied a minnow, I'd quickly lose an confidence in his knowledge. About the same goes for these folks that produce these list of "city" comparisons.
After reading this, I have no idea what the post was about. I got lost about halfway through. All I can say is that Cary is a town and not a city. It has over 130,000 residents, so it is not small. Many people move here for the safety, when bringing up a family. I feel happier here than anywhere I have ever lived. I do travel to RTP to go to work, but I rarely enter the city of Durham or Raleigh, except for a bite to eat on my lunch hour. I wouldn't want to. There is nothing there for me. If I get lucky, my next job will be in Cary and I will never have to leave. I love it that much. Well, I may leave here and there, just to give myself an appreciation for how much better it is here than in the city.
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Cary a city?
