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Cary, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · McHenry County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
17,875
Population
2,737/sq mi density
$109,790
Median Income
$48,512 per capita
$287,000
Home Value
$361,777 Zillow
$1,456
Median Rent
36.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
45
Violent Crime/100K
778 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$109,790 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$287,000 home value, $1,456/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$287,000
2% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,456/mo
25% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
85.7%
31% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,455
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$287,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$361,777
Median Sale Price
$325,000
Median List Price
$336,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
85.7%
Owner-Occupied
14.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$1,456/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
93 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
10
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$159
Active Inventory
30
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
18% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
85.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $287,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $361,777 |
| Median Sale Price | $325,000 |
| Median List Price | $336,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $159 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,456 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 93 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Active Inventory | 30 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $159 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,455 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 36.5% |