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Sycamore, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Turner County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,124 Population 1,135/sq mi density
$42,917 Median Income $15,230 per capita
$56,200 Home Value $160,019 Zillow
$811 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
241 Violent Crime/100K 2,774 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$42,917 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,200 home value, $811/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
241 violent crimes/100K
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: $160,019
Median Rent
$811/mo
30% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
241/100K
37% below
2,774/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
69.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
136% above
22.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr

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
236%
Crime
63%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sycamore a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 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 8.5% (136% 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 $160,019. 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.

Safety & Crime

Sycamore reports 241 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,774/100K.

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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,124
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density1,135/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$42,917
Per Capita$15,230
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty22.6%
County GDP$281M
Avg Weekly Wage$836

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,200
Rent$811
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$160,019
Housing Units277
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent241/100K
Property2,774/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.