If you are moving to Cary for Epic Games, SAS or another local employer, do not begin by searching every home labeled “Cary.” Start with the exact office address and your in-office schedule. Epic Games confirms that it is headquartered in Cary, while the Town of Cary identifies SAS Institute as the town’s largest employer and lists companies such as Epic Games, Deutsche Bank, American Airlines, Verizon, John Deere and Siemens among well-known local businesses. Cary’s employment geography is spread out, so the best home location depends on which campus you actually commute to. Epic Games, About · Town of Cary, Economic Development · Town of Cary, At Work
Is Epic Games actually headquartered in Cary?
Yes. Epic Games’ current company profile identifies Cary, North Carolina as its headquarters. Epic Games, About
Epic’s 2021 announcement about acquiring the former Cary Towne Center described plans for a future campus. That announcement is useful history, but a relocating employee should use the current work address supplied by Epic rather than assume an old development announcement tells them where they will report today. Epic Games, 2021 headquarters announcement
That rule applies to every employer: corporate headquarters, mailing address and your actual team location can be different.
Who are some of Cary’s major employers?
The Town of Cary says its largest employer is SAS Institute. It also identifies Epic Games and several other widely known companies with Cary operations. Town of Cary, Economic Development
For a relocating household, the more useful point is not a ranked employer list. It is that Cary sits inside a broader employment network that includes:
- Cary corporate campuses;
- Research Triangle Park;
- Raleigh employers;
- Durham employers and institutions;
- RDU Airport and aviation-related employment;
- health care, education and government employment across the region.
That makes future job flexibility a legitimate part of a home-location decision.
Where should I live if I work at Epic Games?
Choose by the actual Epic worksite and your household priorities, not by a generic “near Epic” radius. Cary includes older central neighborhoods, newer western development, townhomes, condos and subdivisions with very different road access.
A practical shortlist might include:
| Search area | Why to test it | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Central/east Cary | Potentially direct access to some Cary employment and Raleigh | Exact office route, redevelopment and road pattern |
| West Cary | Useful for balancing Cary jobs with RTP and NC 55/I-540 access | Travel to your specific Cary office may be cross-town |
| Morrisville | Strong RTP/RDU orientation and close relationship to western Cary | Municipal boundary, aircraft/road noise and exact route |
| Raleigh | Works for households with a second Raleigh-centered job/lifestyle | Cross-city commute to Cary office |
| Apex | Can fit households wanting southwest Wake access | Exact route to office and peak-hour pattern |
No row is a universal recommendation. The property address and daily schedule decide whether it works.
How should a hybrid employee choose differently?
A three-day-office employee can make a different housing tradeoff than a five-day-office employee.
Use weekly commute load:
round-trip travel burden × in-office days per week
Then compare that with the benefits you gain by living farther away: home type, lot, neighborhood, second job, family proximity or amenities.
Do not use an invented “average commute” from a town-level page. Test the route from specific homes at the time you would actually travel.
What if my partner works in RTP, Raleigh or Durham?
A two-career household should optimize the pair of commutes, not just the employee triggering the relocation.
For example:
- Cary job + RTP job: west Cary or Morrisville may deserve extra attention.
- Cary job + Raleigh job: central/east Cary and western Raleigh may become more useful candidates.
- Cary job + Durham job: north/west Cary, Morrisville and south-Durham-oriented routes may be worth testing.
These are directional search ideas, not measured time promises. Finalists should be tested against the exact addresses.
Does working in Cary mean I should buy in Cary?
No. A Cary job does not require a Cary home. A buyer may prefer Morrisville, Apex, Raleigh or another Triangle community because of budget, home type, a partner’s job or personal priorities.
Buying in Cary can still make sense when you value:
- a short local work pattern;
- access to Cary parks and services;
- a specific neighborhood or housing type;
- geographic flexibility between Raleigh and RTP.
The decision should survive a future employer change. A house that works only for one current office can be fragile if your industry is mobile.
How should I think about RDU Airport access?
If your role involves frequent travel, treat airport access as a separate recurring trip. RDU currently reports 19 airlines and more than 400 daily flights. RDU, Airlines Serving RDU
Morrisville and western/northern Cary locations may be appealing to some frequent travelers because of their regional position, but test the actual property route rather than relying on a town label.
What current Cary facts are useful to a relocating worker?
Cary’s 2026 State of Cary report says the town added 1,275 jobs in 2025 and had an unemployment rate of 3.3% as of November 30, 2025. Town of Cary, 2026 State of Cary
Those figures describe the local economy; they do not predict your job security, home appreciation or the future of a specific employer.
For relocation, the more actionable facts are:
- exact work address;
- office-days requirement;
- partner’s work address;
- airport frequency;
- housing budget and home type;
- school assignment if applicable;
- municipal/county jurisdiction;
- fallback plan if the job location changes.
What should I ask my employer before choosing a house?
Ask these before narrowing neighborhoods:
- What exact address will my team report to?
- Is that location permanent for my role?
- How many days per week are required in office?
- Are start/end times flexible?
- Is parking provided and where is the entrance?
- Could my team be assigned to another Triangle office?
- How often will I travel through RDU?
A five-minute conversation with HR or a manager can prevent a much bigger housing mistake.
A relocation scorecard for Cary employees
Score each candidate home from 1–5 on:
| Factor | Weight you choose | Home A | Home B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary commute | |||
| Partner commute | |||
| Airport access | |||
| Home fit | |||
| Neighborhood fit | |||
| School logistics | |||
| Future job flexibility | |||
| Total monthly ownership cost |
This is more useful than declaring one Cary neighborhood “best” for an employer.
Key takeaway
Epic Games is headquartered in Cary, and Cary is home to a broader concentration of major employers led by SAS Institute. But the right place to live for a Cary job depends on the current office address, office schedule and the rest of the household’s travel. Search from the workplace outward—and preserve enough regional flexibility that the home still works if your job changes.
About the author
This guide is authored by Cameron Smith for Move Up NC.