How much do homeowners pay a month in Cary, IL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Cary, IL pay a median of $2,269 (±$109) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $1,014 (±$65).
73.4% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Cary, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,003 in 2015–2019 to $2,269 in 2020–2024 (+13.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $2,269 (±$109)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,014 (±$65)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 73.4%
Monthly owner costs in Cary
| Cary | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,269 (±$109) | $2,137 (±$26) | $1,987 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $1,014 (±$65) | $945 (±$22) | $792 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 73.4% (±4.3 points) | 68.0% (±1.1 points) | 60.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $8,089 (±$348) | $7,274 (±$94) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Cary, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in McHenry County ($2,137).
It is also higher than in Illinois ($1,987).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In McHenry County, Cary ranks 19 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 245 of 2,589.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Cary have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,003 (±$107) | $2,269 (±$109) | +13.3% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $7,035 (±$248) | $8,089 (±$348) | +15.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $232,500 (±$8,077) | $309,800 (±$14,246) | +33.2% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Cary
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary | — | $2,269 (±$109) | — |
| Trout Valley | 1.1 mi | $2,985 (±$316) | Higher |
| Algonquin Township | 1.7 mi | $2,140 (±$60) | Lower |
| Fox River Grove | 2.1 mi | $2,336 (±$243) | Not measurably different |
| Oakwood Hills | 2.5 mi | $1,984 (±$170) | Lower |
| Port Barrington | 3.6 mi | $2,589 (±$190) | Higher |
| Lake in the Hills | 4.1 mi | $2,097 (±$69) | Lower |
| Lake Barrington | 4.1 mi | $3,304 (±$381) | Higher |
| Prairie Grove | 4.4 mi | $3,054 (±$191) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Algonquin Township, IL ($2,140), Oakwood Hills, IL ($1,984), Lake in the Hills, IL ($2,097).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Trout Valley, IL ($2,985), Port Barrington, IL ($2,589), Lake Barrington, IL ($3,304).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across McHenry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Grafton Township | $2,384 (±$62) |
| 14 | Hartland Township | $2,374 (±$310) |
| 15 | Alden Township | $2,340 (±$752) |
| 16 | Fox River Grove | $2,336 (±$243) |
| 17 | Coral Township | $2,332 (±$296) |
| 18 | Algonquin | $2,307 (±$73) |
| 19 | Cary | $2,269 (±$109) |
| 20 | Nunda Township | $2,241 (±$72) |
| 21 | Crystal Lake | $2,239 (±$76) |
| 22 | Huntley | $2,169 (±$100) |
| 23 | Lakemoor | $2,164 (±$250) |
| 24 | Algonquin Township | $2,140 (±$60) |
| 25 | Lake in the Hills | $2,097 (±$69) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in McHenry County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cary
What is the average mortgage payment in Cary?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Cary, IL is $2,269 (±$109) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Cary?
Owners without a mortgage in Cary pay a median of $1,014 (±$65) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Cary gone up?
In Cary, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $2,003 in 2015–2019 to $2,269 in 2020–2024 (+13.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cary village, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cary village, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cary village, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cary village, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cary village, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Cary village, Illinois (place:11592, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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