Sycamore, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Turner County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,124 Population 1,135/sq mi density
$42,917 Median Income $15,230 per capita
$56,200 Home Value $160,636 Zillow
$811 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$42,917 median income, 18.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,200 home value, $811/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sycamore, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,917
43% below
$15,230 per capita
Home Value
$56,200
80% below
Zillow: $160,636
Median Rent
$811/mo
30% below
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
18.0%
400% above
22.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Sycamore Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sycamore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
20%
Rent
70%
Poverty
182%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
500%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sycamore a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sycamore residents earn a median household income of $42,917 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,230. The unemployment rate stands at 18.0% (400% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 200 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sycamore is $56,200 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,636. Median rent is $811/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

6.7% of adults in Sycamore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 69.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sycamore has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,124
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density1,135/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$42,917
Per Capita$15,230
Unemployment18.0%
Poverty22.6%
County GDP$281M
Avg Weekly Wage$836

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,200
Rent$811
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$160,636
Housing Units277
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,707/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation384 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+69.9%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute16 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sycamore was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.