Is Macedonia safe?
Cary, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Macedonia as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Macedonia
“Go. Macedonia is an exceptionally safe, prosperous suburban enclave in southern Cary characterized by peaceful subdivisions, green spaces, and virtually nonexistent violent crime. Visitors will feel completely secure day or night, provided they have a vehicle to navigate the sprawling residential layout.”
About the area
Macedonia is a tranquil suburban community situated along Macedonia Road and Tryon Road in south-central Cary. It features mature wooded subdivisions, manicured single-family homes, and convenient access to nature preserves and shopping centers. The area exemplifies Cary's high standard of living, excellent infrastructure, and family-oriented atmosphere.
- Family-Friendly
- Suburban / Wooded
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Macedonia
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Dedicated bike lanes exist on select thoroughfares, connecting to Cary's extensive townwide greenway system, though internal neighborhood riding requires sharing winding residential roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are among the lowest in North Carolina and the United States
- Affluent economic profile with high median household incomes and very low poverty
- Close proximity to extensive town greenway systems and nature parks
- Well-maintained infrastructure, modern housing stock, and responsive town services
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with minimal pedestrian connectivity between subdivisions
- Isolated opportunistic vehicle break-ins occur occasionally if cars are left unlocked
- Very limited public transit service outside major commuter corridors
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this residential neighborhood, with virtually no encampments or panhandling present.
What Macedonia is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting along quiet tree-lined streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and residential with light neighborhood traffic and school buses making rounds safely.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and comfortable, with well-lit suburban streets and families spending time outdoors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and very dark residential roads, but remarkably safe with virtually zero street crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
GoCary provides localized bus service across Cary, though fixed routes primarily run along major arteries like Tryon Road and Kildaire Farm Road rather than interior neighborhood streets; the Cary Amtrak depot is approximately 4 miles to the north.
Parking is abundant, hassle-free, and universally free in private driveways, residential streets, and sprawling shopping center surface lots.
Things to do in Macedonia
- Walk the scenic forested trails and boardwalks at nearby Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve
- Shop, dine, and catch seasonal outdoor events at the nearby Waverly Place shopping center
- Explore the paved multi-use paths connecting to the Cary Greenway system along Swift Creek
Local favorites
- Enrigo Italian Bistro · Italian Restaurant · 4.6★ (980)Authentic regional Italian fare, house-made pastas, and wood-fired pizzas in a cozy setting.
- Tasu Asian Bistro · Asian Fusion Restaurant · 4.4★ (1150)Upscale contemporary venue offering fresh sushi, curry dishes, and pan-Asian favorites.
- Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Locally sourced upscale Southern classics and seasonal farm-to-table cuisine nearby on Tryon Rd.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.