The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 60013 sells for about $429,000, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +21.74% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,642 a month.
ZIP 60013 — Cary
The 60013 housing market is showing strong price appreciation with a 21.74% year-over-year increase in median listing prices, driven by low inventory and steady demand. While sales volume remains moderate, the market is competitive with a 99.2% sale-to-list ratio. Some data points, such as specific active inventory counts, are based on current portal snapshots.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with high-quality schools and access to outdoor recreation while remaining within reach of Chicago's employment core.
Median prices moved up 21.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 4.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 60013, McHenry County IL
Cary generally reports low crime rates, consistent with suburban McHenry County, and is considered safe relative to the broader Chicago metropolitan area.
The area is served by highly-rated public schools, including Cary-Grove Community High School, which is frequently recognized for strong academic performance.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather; flood risk is localized near the Fox River.
Economic momentum is driven by its status as a commuter hub for the Chicago metro area, with local development focused on residential expansion and small-business growth.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Residents primarily commute to Chicago via the Metra Union Pacific/Northwest line or by driving via major regional highways.
The area features extensive access to the Fox River, numerous forest preserves, and local parks like Lions Park, alongside proximity to regional golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and limited inventory, with rents showing significant volatility due to the small sample size of available units.
The economy is largely service-oriented with a significant portion of the workforce commuting to professional roles in the Chicago metropolitan area.
The area is served by the Metra Union Pacific/Northwest line, providing direct rail access to downtown Chicago.
Local planning focuses on transit-oriented development near the Metra station and infrastructure upgrades for aging residential corridors.
McHenry County assessments are conducted by the county assessor, with property values updated periodically to reflect market conditions.
Parcels are subject to various taxing districts, including Cary Park District, Cary Area Public Library, and local school districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe weather events common in Northern Illinois.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profile and ACS 5-year estimates.
The federal school roster could not be retrieved on the last refresh — no list is shown rather than an unverified one. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- Six Flags Great America4.318.9 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Illinois4.119 mi
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park4.58.5 mi
- K1 Speed Buffalo Grove4.415.7 mi
- The Water Works Indoor Water Park4.413.7 mi
- Six Flags Great America4.318.9 mi
- Topgolf Schaumburg4.413.8 mi
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament4.713.1 mi
- NOW Arena4.410 mi
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago3.915.8 mi
- Volo Museum4.78.6 mi
- AMC South Barrington 244.310.9 mi
- Santa’s Village Amusement & Water Park4.58.5 mi
- Main Event Hoffman Estates4.29.9 mi
- McHenry Outdoor Theater4.69.4 mi
- NOW Arena4.410 mi
- Volo Museum4.78.6 mi
- Illinois Railway Museum4.715.1 mi
- Jurassic Gardens4.58.6 mi
- Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County4.713.5 mi
- Lippold Park4.56.7 mi
- Moraine Hills State Park4.76.6 mi
- Paulus Park4.76.7 mi
- Crystal Lake Main Beach4.55.7 mi
- Deer Grove Forest Preserve (Forest Preserves of Cook County)4.710.1 mi
- BROKEN OAR MARINA-BAR & GRILL4.32.9 mi
- Lindy's Landing4.35.9 mi
- Fox 14 Marina4.53.8 mi
- Makray Memorial Golf Club4.58.3 mi
- Highland Woods Golf Course4.112.4 mi
- Stonewall Orchard Golf Club4.68.7 mi
- Countryside Golf Club4.310.7 mi
- Kemper Lakes Golf Club4.610.2 mi
- Goebbert's Farm - South Barrington4.310.5 mi
- Deli 4 You Market4.66.4 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.312 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features sports fields, playgrounds, and community event space.
Provides boating, fishing, and scenic recreational access.
Large community park with trails and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.