Cary

Population: 15,531
Average Home Value: $333,714

Village Hall: 847-639-0003

Cary , 43 miles from the Loop, is a small town where silos dot the skyline, and the Fox River Valley provides a colorful and scenic backdrop. Cary is a community that emphasizes residential quality of life. During the last decade, Cary has had significant population increases. Residents enjoy quiet, friendly neighborhoods and a growing business community. Cary has six local strip centers, most of which are located on Route 14. These centers house a variety of retail business and a great number of service orientated businesses. However, the town is located close enough to the Crystal Lake business district and Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg & Spring Hill Mall in Dundee to make shopping convenient. House hunters are attracted to Cary because of its fine schools, low crime rate, easy access to Chicago and good recreational opportunities. The Cary Community Recreation Center facilities include an outdoor swimming/diving pool and a children’s pool, three handball/racquetball courts, a whirlpool, saunas, and a fully equipped exercise room. In an effort to preserve the rural feel of the village, trustees have passed zoning laws requiring large lots. The Cary Area Public Library, which holds 39,000 volumes of books and tapes, serves Cary, unincorporated Cary, Oakwood Hills and Trout Valley. The Cary-Grove Historical Society was founded two years ago by residents concerned that the history of the area was not being preserved for future generations. At monthly meetings members plan historic walks through the village as well as home tours. Members are also researching all aspects of the area and it’s heritage.

Housing:

Single-family homes make up the majority of the housing stock. Home styles range from ranches to Cape Cods to tri-level and two-story variations. Prices range from as low as $80,000, and as high as $775,000. The average 2006 sold price was $333,715.

Schools:

Cary ’s elementary students attend either District 26 which has four elementary schools and a junior high school, or District 155. Students generally score well above state averages on the math and reading portions of the IGAP test. Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School provides parochial education for grades K through 8th. The ACT Composite score for District 155 was 22.2 in 2006.

Transportation:

The Northwest Tollway (I-90) is 13 miles south of the village. Drivers may expect an 85-minute trip to the Loop. Travel times to O’Hare and Midway Airports are 45 minutes and 90 minutes, respectively. Union Pacific trains reach the Loop in 63 minutes by express and 74 minutes by locals.