At a Glance
Median Income
$68,548
$25,485 per capita
Home Value
$236,000
Zillow: $279,769
Median Rent
$1,121/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
424/100K
1,388/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
68.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
12.9% smoking rate
How Cicero Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cicero's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cicero a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cicero residents earn a median household income of $68,548 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,485. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cicero is $236,000 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,769. Median rent is $1,121/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Cicero reports 424 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,388/100K. The murder rate is 7.5/100K.
Education
11.0% of adults in Cicero hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
68.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cicero has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population83,223
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density14,178/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born40.0%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,548
Per Capita$25,485
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$236,000
Rent$1,121
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$279,769
Housing Units26,367
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent424/100K
Property1,388/100K
Murder7.5/100K
Assault241/100K
Burglary453/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation614 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+68.2%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries188
Did You Know?
Cicero was founded in 1867.
The median home in Cicero was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
40.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.