Cary is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Cary’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
In Cary, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 30.40 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.
Cary is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 45.76% of adults in Cary have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Cary in 2018 was $48,002, which is wealthy relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $192,008 for a family of four.
Cary is a somewhat ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Cary home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Cary residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Cary also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 11.19% of the village’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Cary include German, Irish, Italian, English, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Cary is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
