At a Glance
Median Income
$75,278
$48,693 per capita
Home Value
$251,000
Zillow: $396,425
Median Rent
$946/mo
47.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
105/100K
1,230/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.7%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cicero residents earn a median household income of $75,278 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,693. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,788 business establishments, including 804 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cicero is $251,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,425. Median rent is $946/month, with 47.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Cicero reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,230/100K.
Education
40.7% of adults in Cicero hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cicero has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,441
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density3,338/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,278
Per Capita$48,693
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$31,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,438
Housing
A+
Home Value$251,000
Rent$946
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$396,425
Housing Units2,389
Rent Burden47.8%
Crime
F
Violent105/100K
Property1,230/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death4,761/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation834 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.7%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score7.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Cicero was built in 1981.
18.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 804 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.