How long is the commute from Cary, IL?
Workers who live in Cary, IL take an average of 28.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.7% of workers drive alone to work.
3.5% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
18.8% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.4 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 3.5%
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Cary get to work
| Means of transportation | Cary | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.7% (±4.2 points) | 72.9% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±2.2 points) | 7.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.5% (±2.2 points) | 1.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.8% (±3.6 points) | 16.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Cary, the average commute is not measurably different from McHenry County (30.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cary, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McHenry County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In McHenry County, Cary ranks 35 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 875 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cary
| Vehicles available | Cary | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±1.5 points) | 3.5% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% (±3.7 points) | 26.5% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.6% (±5.0 points) | 44.0% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.2% (±4.0 points) | 26.0% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Cary, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McHenry County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cary
| Cary | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.8% (±3.6 points) | 16.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±0.8 points) | 97.7% (±0.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.8% (±1.4 points) | 95.4% (±0.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cary, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in McHenry County (95.4%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cary
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary | — | 28.4 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Trout Valley | 1.1 mi | 33.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Algonquin Township | 1.7 mi | 30.3 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fox River Grove | 2.1 mi | 33.0 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Oakwood Hills | 2.5 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Port Barrington | 3.6 mi | 36.5 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Lake in the Hills | 4.1 mi | 32.0 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Lake Barrington | 4.1 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Prairie Grove | 4.4 mi | 35.4 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fox River Grove, IL (33.0 minutes), Port Barrington, IL (36.5 minutes), Lake in the Hills, IL (32.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McHenry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Marengo | 30.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 30 | Nunda Township | 29.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 31 | Huntley | 29.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 32 | Crystal Lake | 29.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 33 | Ringwood | 29.2 minutes (±7.4) |
| 34 | McHenry | 29.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 35 | Cary | 28.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 36 | Chemung Township | 28.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 37 (tie) | Hebron | 27.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 37 (tie) | Hebron Township | 27.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 39 | Lakewood | 27.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 40 | Johnsburg | 27.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 41 | Dunham Township | 27.0 minutes (±6.2) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in McHenry County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cary
How long is the average commute in Cary?
Workers who live in Cary, IL take an average of 28.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cary without a car?
2.8% of households in Cary have no vehicle, and 3.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cary?
18.8% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Cary worked from home, and 97.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cary village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cary village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cary village, Illinois
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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