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Cary, Illinois

Introduction to Cary, Illinois

Cary, Illinois, in McHenry county, is 12 miles N of Elgin, Illinois and 38 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 15,531 people in Cary.

Cary History

The Village of Cary was founded by William Cary in 1841. He initially purchased 82 acres of land in this area. In 1841, he discovered a substantial layer of gravel while digging a toilet. He went on to buy 80 more acres of land in 1844 and was instrumental in the development of commercial gravel pits in the region.

Cary and nearby Attractions

  • Chalet Hills Golf Club
  • Vulcan Lakes
  • Cary Country Club
  • Sands Main Street Park
  • Hillside Prairie Park
  • Water Tower Prairie Park

Things To Do In Cary

Cary offers opportunities for many adventurous activities like rock climbing, quarry scuba diving, cliff diving and gravel pit tours. More conventional recreation alternatives are also available in the form of parks, golf courses and a museum. The banks of the Fox River also make for an ideal place to relax.

Cary Transportation

Chicago O'Hare International is the nearest major airport.

Cary Higher Education

Higher education can be obtained at McHenry County College, Elgin Community College and William Rainey Harper College.

High Points

Cary strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyCary Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Cary People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Cary College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Cary Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Cary Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Cary Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%Cary Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Cary, IL

Comparing Cary to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men89
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women89
Racial Diversity57
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes21
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

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