Is North 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 North Macedonia as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Macedonia
“Go. North Macedonia is an exceptionally safe, quiet suburban area in Cary with virtually no violent crime risks for visitors. The neighborhood is dominated by peaceful residential streets, manicured subdivisions, and lush green space, though you will definitely need a car to get around.”
About the area
North Macedonia is a tranquil suburban enclave situated in southern Cary near the Apex border. Characterized by well-kept single-family homes, mature trees, and nearby greenways, it offers a sleepy, family-oriented environment. Visitors typically pass through for residential stays or to access nearby shopping centers, lakes, and recreational trails.
- Suburban Oasis
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet & Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in North Macedonia
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 42/100
While neighborhood roads lack dedicated protected bike lanes, there is easy access to the extensive Cary Greenway System via nearby Speight Branch and Swift Creek connectors.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent and property crime rates consistently ranking among the lowest in North Carolina
- High household median incomes and exceptionally low poverty rates under 5%
- Clean, well-maintained streets and modern residential infrastructure
- Proximity to high-quality Wake County parks, greenway connectors, and Cary amenities
Cons
- High car dependency with limited walkable commercial corridors inside the neighborhood
- Minimal evening entertainment or dining directly within the immediate subdivision limits
- Sparse public transit coverage requiring personal vehicles or rideshares for most trips
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this quiet suburban neighborhood, with no active encampments or street panhandling present.
What North Macedonia is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and pleasant with neighborhood residents jogging, walking dogs, or commuting along tree-lined streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe with light suburban traffic and delivery vehicles navigating the residential subdivisions.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful atmosphere with families returning home; streets remain exceptionally safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with minimal street activity, maintaining high safety levels throughout the night.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is limited in this immediate area; GoCary provides bus service along major corridors like Tryon Road, while the Cary Depot Amtrak station is approximately a 12-minute drive away.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample private driveway space and unrestricted street parking throughout residential subdivisions.
Things to do in North Macedonia
- Take a peaceful stroll or bike ride along the nearby Swift Creek and Speight Branch Greenway trails
- Spend a relaxing afternoon picnicking or walking around nearby Symphony Lake and Regency Park
- Explore the shops, outdoor promenade, and farmers market events at nearby Waverly Place
Local favorites
- Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (2350)Upscale eatery serving farm-to-table Southern classics and craft cocktails just minutes away on Tryon Road.
- Bocci Trattoria & Pizzeria · Italian Restaurant · 4.5★ (920)Warm, casual neighborhood venue offering authentic wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and traditional Italian entrees.
- Crema Coffee Roaster · Coffee Shop & Bakery · 4.7★ (480)Locally loved stop for specialty espresso drinks, house-roasted beans, and fresh morning pastries.
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.