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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Madeline Anderson

Moving to Cicero with kids -good idea?

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and Rent is about $1,121/month for a decent place. Should I be concerned? Cheers.

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Kelly W.

Housing market in Cicero right now

My partner and I are Poverty rate is 10.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Cicero sits at 317.5 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 83,223 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a gro...

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Ryan Parker

How is the nightlife in Cicero?

I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $68,548, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Cicero sits at 317.5 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-offs? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Leonardo

Is it worth buying in Cicero?

First post here. The median home value here is around $236,000, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Cicero sits at 317.5 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,121 for rent here. Homes are going for about $236,000 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not ...

10 replies 25 upvotes housing
Katherine Baker

Studio apartments in Cicero -options?

Hi all, Crime rate is something to consider -Cicero sits at 317.5 per 100K. Median household income is $68,548, which feels about average for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Does this match your experience?

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Everett Cooper

Housing in Cicero compared to Atlanta

Been meaning to ask this. Homes are going for about $236,000 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Cicero sits at 317.5 per 100K. Rent is about $1,121/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Has anyone dealt with t...

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Katherine Baker

Is Cicero worth it salary-wise?

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2019. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. What do you all think?

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Avery J.

What to expect moving to Cicero?

I relocated for work and With a population of 83,223, Cicero is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Anyone in a similar situation? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffi...

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Matthew

Moving to Cicero for work -advice?

With a population of 83,223, Cicero is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Let me know your thoughts. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Peop...

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Brooklyn Hernandez

Freelancing from Cicero -experience?

Hey, Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Leonardo

Best coffee shops in Cicero?

Alright, With a population of 83,223, Cicero is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Waylon Wood

Affordable areas near Cicero?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm single, late 40s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 83,223 people. Household incomes average around $68,548 in Cicero. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Willow Gutierrez

Is Cicero getting better or worse?

My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $68,548 in Cicero. You can expect to pay around $1,121 for rent here. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just ...

3 replies 30 upvotes living
Carter Phillips

Studio apartments in Cicero -options?

Hello, The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,121 for rent here. With a population of 83,223, Cicero is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,121/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you...

0 replies 13 upvotes housing
Nicholas Edwards

Freelancing from Cicero -experience?

Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $236,000, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 83,223 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Any...

4 replies 25 upvotes jobs
Angel Reyes

Moving from Chicago to Cicero next month

First post here. I work in construction and You can expect to pay around $1,121 for rent here. The median home value here is around $236,000, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $68,548 in Cicero. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of ...

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Matthew

Best kept secrets of Cicero, IL

Curious what people think. Rent is about $1,121/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 10.0%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. What would you do? Property taxes are high b...

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Everett Cooper

Unpopular opinion about Cicero

Hey, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $236,000 on average. The median home value here is around $236,000, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $1,121 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get...

2 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
john_heart

Rent in Cicero getting crazy

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 10.0%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $236,000, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Has anyone dealt with this? Appreciate any input. The city has i...

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Mia M.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Cicero

Hey everyone, I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $236,000, which is actually reasonable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Appreciate any input.

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Henry Rivera

Is Cicero walkable?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $68,548 in Cicero. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city...

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Liam T.

Worst things about Cicero nobody talks about

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,121 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. A...

4 replies 3 upvotes best-worst
portland_carter

Freelancing from Cicero -experience?

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $68,548 in Cicero. Crime rate is something to consider -Cicero sits at 317.5 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? Traffic can be rough during ru...

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Kelly W.

Just moved to Cicero from Atlanta — first impressions

We made the move 3 ago and here are my first impressions: People are genuinely friendly here. Rent runs about $1,121/month for a typical apartment. Weather is moderate — about 52F average. Biggest surprise: How much I actually like it here Biggest disappointment: The winters are rougher than expec...

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