Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
La Cucina Caffe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
King-Pin Lanes
Bowling Alley
Mack Manor - Christmas/Halloween Display
Attraction
Bettendorf Castle
Attraction
Regal Crystal Lake Showplace
Cinema
Crystal Bowl
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (5) F
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Tracks Bar & Grill
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Grover's Bar & Grill
Bar
Top Shelf Liquor
Alcohol
Culver's
Fast Food
Portillo's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Binny's Beverage Depot
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Broken Oar Marina-Bar & Grill
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Gianelli's
Fast Food
Which Wich?
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Pump It Up
Gym
Mega Trampoline Crystal Lake
Gym
Stay Fit 24
Gym
Charter Fitness of Crystal Lake
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Dominick's 1720
Grocery Store
The Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Ana Cakes & Bakery
Bakery
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Rosemart Deli
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Parks (39) A+
Jamesway Park
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
Greenfields Park
Park
Cary Oaks Park
Park
Kaper Park
Park
Timbertown
Playground
West Lake Park
Park
Sherwood Park
Park
Candlewood Park
Park
Cimarron Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Brittany Park
Park
Cary-Grove Park
Park
Cambria Park
Park
Hillside Prairie Park
Park
Hillhurst Park
Park
Trout Valley Park
Park
Hoffman Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Fox Trails Park
Park
New Haven Park
Park
Sands Main Street Prairie
Park
Killarney Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
South Beach Park
Park
Shops (3) F
Periwinkle Florist
Florist
Marathon
Convenience Store
Thorntons
Convenience Store
Walmart Vision Center
Optician
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Free mulch
Home Improvement
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
PetSmart
Pets
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Shell
Convenience Store
Menards
Home Improvement
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Kohl's
Department Store
Target
Department Store
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Visionworks
Optician
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Best Buy
Electronics
Birds and Beasts Pet Shop
Pets
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Anhelo's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Burlington
Department Store
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Cary.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Cary
Transit Station
Fox River Grove
Transit Station
Pingree Road
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.8% F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Cary is 113/100 - which is 17% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime B+

Cary crime rates are 1,595 per 100k, which is 19% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,363 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
232 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A+

The median income in Cary is $105,344 - which is 78% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$105,344 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.4% C+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fox River Grove Police Station
Police
Fox River Grove Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Oakwood Hills Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mercy Medical Center
Doctor
Bruggeman Dentistry
Dentist
Harbor Hills Dental
Dentist
Favia Primary Care
Doctor
Alpine Family Physicians
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Crystal Lake Dialysis Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Cary home prices are $243,400 - which is 39% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$243,400 A
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools B-

The Cary graduation rate is 93% - which is 9% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
93% A
Elementary Schools (7) C-
Briargate Elem School
Ss Peter & Paul School
Trinity Oaks Christian Academy
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
Three Oaks School
Cary Jr High School
Deer Path Elem School
Algonquin Road Elem School
Fox River Grove Middle School
Prairie Grove Junior High School
Hannah Beardsley Middle School
Prairie Grove Elem School
Canterbury Elem School
St Margaret Mary Catholic School
Lake In The Hills Elem School
High Schools (2) F
Trinity Oaks Christian Academy
Cary-Grove Community High School
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ratings B-

Cary has an overall rating of 70% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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Making the Most of Your Time in Cary, IL 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Cary and the surrounding areas have great activities that are ideal for nature lovers and history buffs. There are also popular evening hangouts where you can grab a meal with friends.

Tracks is one of the bars/clubs in the area where you can listen to your favorite music and e ...Read More njoy quality drinks and meals with friends. Coleman's in Cary also has traditional bar fare and a relaxing atmosphere. Scorched Earth Brewing Company is an ideal local attraction as well, and you can see the beer-making process while you enjoy some samples.

You can also take the family out for a relaxing day at Three Oaks Recreation Area, where you can see local wildlife and engage in sports like volleyball and biking. The Cary Country Club is also in town, and is a beautiful location for you to enjoy watching or playing golf. You can also go to Battle House, which is an indoor play area that both kids and adults will enjoy. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cary? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Jamesway Park
      Jaycee Park
      Greenfields Park
      Cary Oaks Park
      Kaper Park
      Timbertown
      West Lake Park
      Sherwood Park

      Entertainment

      King-Pin Lanes
      Mack Manor - Christmas/Halloween Display
      Bettendorf Castle
      Regal Crystal Lake Showplace
      Crystal Bowl

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Taco Bell
      Tracks Bar & Grill
      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Grover's Bar & Grill
      Top Shelf Liquor
      Culver's

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in Cary? Of all people who commute, 2.8% take public transportation in Cary.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cary? The cost of living in Cary is 113/100 - which is 17% higher than Illinois.
      Cary
      113

      13% more expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cary? Cary crime rates are 1,595, which are 19% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,595 per 100k people

      31% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 63

      31% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      94%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Cary? The median income in Cary is $105,344 which is 78% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $105,34490% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $44,71750% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      27% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

      Is Cary a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Cary home prices? Cary home prices are $243,400 - which is 39% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $243,40032% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,28636% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      87%

      36% higher than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Cary have good schools? The Cary graduation rate is 93% - which is 9% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      7% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Cary a good place to live? Cary has an overall rating of 70% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      4 total surveys

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