Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Sycamore is a small city in Illinois with a population of 18,243. Residents earn $80,837 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sycamore receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Sycamore offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sycamore is $80,837, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Sycamore is $254,200, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,062 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Sycamore is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 91 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,186 per 100,000, 39% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Sycamore experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches, including 33.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,837 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,963 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,094 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,774 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,988 |
| County GDP | $5,661M |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Healthcare | 224 |
| Retail | 253 |
| Manufacturing | 100 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,219 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.84% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
| Census Median | $254,200 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $308,533 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $177 |
| Homes Sold | 19 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% |
| Price Drops | 21.9% |
| Inventory | 64 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,062 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,700 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,219 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.84% |
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.0% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 224 |
| Total Violent | 91.2/100K |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 5.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 85.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,185.9/100K |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 119.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,037.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 28.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.3 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 835 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,803/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9967°N, 88.6776°W |
| County FIPS | 17037 |
Winner: Democrat by 2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.6% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,803/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 224 |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Retail Stores | 253 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |