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Crime in Cary summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Cary. Key points include:
There were 88 total crimes in Cary in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Cary is 487.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Cary is 11.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Cary is 476.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Cary is -76.98% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Cary Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Cary / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 88 | 487.9 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 11.1 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0.0 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 86 | 476.9 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 18 | 99.8 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 63 | 349.3 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 27.7 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Cary summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Cary. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Cary is 109 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Cary is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Cary is $368,572.
The median income in Cary is $113,026.
Cary's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Cary Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Cary | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 137 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Cary, IL Weather
The average high in Cary is 57.7° and the average low is 38.0°.
There are 69.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.4 inches of precipitation each year with 34.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Cary |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Cary Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Cary
The current population in Cary is 17,923. The population has decreased 1.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,923 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 17,875 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 17,880 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 17,919 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 17,926 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 17,936 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 17,871 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 17,940 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 17,946 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 18,038 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 18,115 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 18,165 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 18,202 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 18,236 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 18,167 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cary
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Cary is:
79.2% White with 14,191 White residents.
0.9% African American with 164 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 273 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 107 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 868 Two Or More residents.
12.9% Hispanic with 2,310 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Cary | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.2% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.9% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Cary
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Cary is 50.8% female with 9,103 female residents.
Cary is 49.2% male with 8,820 male residents.
| Gender | Cary | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cary for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Cary completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Cary completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Cary completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Cary completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Cary completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Cary completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Cary completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Cary completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Cary completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Cary | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Cary, Illinois
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2.5% of households in Cary earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Cary earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.3% of households in Cary earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.9% of households in Cary earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.8% of households in Cary earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.9% of households in Cary earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.5% of households in Cary earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.5% of households in Cary earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.8% of households in Cary earn $150,000 to $199,999.
24.2% of households in Cary earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Cary | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.3% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.8% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.9% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.5% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 24.2% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
