At a Glance
Median Income
$80,837
$40,963 per capita
Home Value
$254,200
Zillow: $322,727
Median Rent
$1,062/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
1,020/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
11.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sycamore a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sycamore residents earn a median household income of $80,837 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,963. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,988 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sycamore is $254,200 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,727. Median rent is $1,062/month, with 27.0% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Sycamore reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,020/100K.
Education
43.6% of adults in Sycamore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sycamore has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population18,243
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,803/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,837
Per Capita$40,963
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$5,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$254,200
Rent$1,062
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$322,727
Housing Units7,711
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent43/100K
Property1,020/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation835 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute26 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Sycamore was founded in 1835.
The median home in Sycamore was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.