Cary, IL

Cary, IL is a Northwest Suburb of Chicago and located in beautiful McHenry County. The village is 5.9 square miles, has a population of about 18,067, and is approximately 45 miles from downtown Chicago and 30 miles from Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

The average commute to work for those living here is longer than other cities in Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs. On average, people spend 32.13 minutes each day getting to work, which is higher than the national average. However, despite being small in size, there are a lot of people using the train to get to and from Chicago every day. The Metra train passes through the heart of downtown Cary, making commuting to Chicago pretty easy.

The Cary Park District is quite extensive. The park district features over 5.5 miles of trails, and you will often see families and friends out there on bikes, walking, or simply out enjoying a beautiful day. Don’t forget to check out the community gardens. You can rent a 20 x 30-foot spot, where you can garden with friends and take home your own home-grown fruits and vegetables! There is also a fitness center, a community pool and so much more. You can take a peek at all they offer by clicking here.  Don’t forget to look up the dog park, the list of summer programs, and the rest of the events throughout the year!

Livability in Cary IL

#46 ranked city in Illinois

#2,222 ranked city in the USA

Ranks better than 92% of areas

Check Out The Areas Around Cary, IL:

1. Barrington Hills
2. South Barrington
3. Crystal Lake
4. Hoffman Estates
5. Schaumburg
6. West Dundee
7. Huntley
8. Barrington
9. Palatine
10. Lake In The Hills
11. Algonquin

“The Main Street Fest has become an annual tradition downtown. The two-day event, held each September, provides visitors an opportunity to enjoy live entertainment and experience downtown .”

Things to do in Cary, IL

Dining, Hotels and More

Let’s Eat in Cary, IL

• The Tracks
• Cuco’s Burrito Express
• Colemen’s
• 750 Cucina Rustica
• Cary Ale House & Brewing Company
• Galati’s Hideaway
• Kojacks

Drinking in Cary, IL

• Cary Ale House & Brewing Co
• The Hidden Tap
• Cary Pub
• Cuckoos Nest
• Buffalo Wild Wings
• Colemans in the Park
• The Tracks

Hotels in Cary, IL

• Holiday Inn Chicago NW Crystal Lake Conv Ctr
• Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
• Comfort Inn Crystal Lake
• Super 8 Wyndham Crystal Lake
• Hampton Inn McHenry
• Victorian Rose Garden Bed and Breakfast
• FairBridge Inn Express Barrington
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Hoffman Estates

Worth Checking Out around Cary, IL

1. Three Oaks Recreation Area
2. Kaper Park
3. Cary Lake
4. Cary Cemetery

Real Estate

• Median Home Value
• $232,500

• Median Rent
• $1,196

Currently, the most expensive neighborhoods to live in right here in Cary are:

1. Silver Lake
2. Village Center
3. Crystal Manor
4. East Crystal Lake Ave