McHenry County, Illinois
Cary Real Estate and Local Guide
Cary is a Fox Valley commuter village in McHenry County that grew from a farm-town rail stop and has been a Tree City USA community since 2008. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Cary best.
About the area
Living in Cary, IL
Recognized as a Tree City USA community since 2008 and a recipient of the Governor's Home Town Award.
The housing market
Homes in Cary
- About 85.7% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 77.9% of housing is detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $287,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Cary home
Groundhog Day film connection
The bed-and-breakfast interior for the 1993 film Groundhog Day was built in a local warehouse
Fox River waterfront
The Fox River forms the village's southern boundary
Metra Union Pacific Northwest station
Historic Cary Station with daily commuter service to downtown Chicago
Hoffman Park
258-acre Cary Park District park with a dog park, fishing pier, trails, and disc golf
Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center
Cary Park District aquatic center at Cary-Grove Park that opened in 2022
Neighborhoods
Cary areas to know
Cary-Grove
Shared community identity with neighboring Fox River Grove, reflected in Cary-Grove High School
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.