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Cary, IL

Cary, IL.

Population: 26,694 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cary, IL is $386,975 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $420,000 after a median 40.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,538/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$386,975

Median home value

+5.1%

1-year change

40.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$386,975
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+19.6%
5-year appreciation
+37.9%
10-year appreciation
+73.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$386,975
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$420,000
Median list price
$429,450
Median price per sqft
$179
1-year sale-price change
+16.7%
Median days on market
40.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
51
For-sale inventory
61
Sale-to-list ratio
101.6%
Active listings
39
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
17 days
New listings (monthly)
36

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,538/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,610/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,720/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,940/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,500/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,890/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Cary CCSD 26, CHSD 155
Schools include
Briargate Elem School, Cary Jr High School, Three Oaks School, Deer Path Elem School, Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado, hail, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Wauconda Sand & Gravel (6.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.1 in
Annual snowfall
27.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
191
Days with Moderate air quality
153
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
230

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
80,307
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
81,830

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
58
Nearest airport
Lake in the Hills Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
ADVOCATE SHERMAN HOSPITAL, SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL-ELGIN, ELGIN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+54 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
27.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.6%
Median annual property tax
$7,819
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
87.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
82,414
Average weekly wage
$1,024
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
858

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CaryState medianUS median
Median home value$386,975$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$420,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,538/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,819$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cary, IL?
$386,975.
What is the median sale price in Cary, IL?
$420,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cary, IL?
Median days on market: 40.5 days.
What is typical rent in Cary, IL?
Typical rent: $2,538/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cary, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, hail, inlandFlooding.
Is Cary, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Cary, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cary, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cary, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cary, IL?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cary, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cary, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cary, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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