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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
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.
Cary strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
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