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Cary, Illinois, in McHenry county, is 12 miles N of Elgin, Illinois (center to center) 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.
In Cary, about 71% of adults are married. Many folks in Cary are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the village, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Cary. The kids here are young and many.
In 2000, Cary had a median family income of $82,568. Cary has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Cary living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Cary.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,185) in Cary. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 91% of housing in Cary is owner-occupied. The village contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Cary, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Cary, 88% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in the village is to try the public transportation system.
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% | |
Comparing Cary to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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