Langford is a neighborhood situated in the north corner of Downtown Cary. The neighborhood sits amidst an affluent area of Cary. Most of the homes in and around Langford are priced in the upper $200,000s and up to the high $400,000s. Large, newer homes populate the sidewalk streets of Langford.
Langford is included in the 27513 zip code. In recent years, the town of Cary has been named one of the fastest growing municipalities in America. While the town now boasts a population of over 140,000, Cary in many ways still maintains a small town feel. This is due largely in part to the fact that the population is spread out in neighborhoods spanning the town’s large area.
The city is also popular for its low crime rates, high employment rates and high percentage of residents who are homeowners. Many Cary residents find work at the infamous Research Triangle Park, which employs around 40,000 individuals. The park is about a 20 minute drive northeast of Langford.
Residents of the quiet residential community of Langford enjoy the close proximity of Downtown Cary, which is just a few blocks south and within walking distance. The Cary Public Library is located just a mile south of Langford. Cary’s Page Walker Art and History Museum is a multi-use facility located just a few minute walk south. Visitors to the museum can take advantage of the art instuction classes offered, as well as view some of the town of Cary’s history housed here. Adjacent to the museum is the Herb Young Community Center.
The Langford neighborhood lies in the Wake County School System district. Northwoods Elementary School borders the neighborhood on the west. Children living in Langford also attend West Cary Middle Cary and Cary High School.