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Sycamore, OH

Ohio

Sycamore is a small town in Ohio with a population of 633. Residents earn $49,583 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
633 Population 989/sq mi density
$49,583 Median Income $29,804 per capita
$111,100 Home Value $175,839 Zillow
$854 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$49,583 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,100 home value, $854/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,583
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $111,100
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.6%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $854
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.9%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
43% lower than US avg

How Sycamore Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population633
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density989/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,583
Per Capita$29,804
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$1,407M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,100
Rent$854
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$175,839
Housing Units394
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Uninsured7.8%
Smoking16.4%
Depression26.7%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation836 ft (255 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.1%
Libraries3

Is Sycamore a Good Place to Live?

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, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Sycamore offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sycamore is $49,583, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sycamore is $111,100, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $854 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Sycamore experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Sycamore has a population of 633 with a density of 989 people per square mile. The median age is 45.9 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.3%).

Population

633
Total Population
989
People / sq mi
45.9yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.4%
Female 55.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Sycamore vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sycamore vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sycamore is $49,583, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Sycamore vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,583
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,804
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
IRS Avg AGI$64,393

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
43% below US avg
Establishments (County)589
County GDP$1,407M

Business (County)

Restaurants46
Healthcare41
Retail64
Manufacturing44

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,569
27% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.7 min
Drive Alone89.9%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home2.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sycamore is $111,100, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $854 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $175,839.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$111,100
61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$175,839

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$854
27% below US avg
Rent Burden19.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.5%
Housing Units394
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,569
27% below US avg
Effective Rate2.31%
In Sycamore, 35.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.8% of residents lack health insurance. 16.4% are current smokers. 26.7% report depression. 25.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sycamore vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.9%
12% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure33.1%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.9%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.4%
17% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity25.7%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress13.0%
Short Sleep38.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.3%
Uninsured7.8%
9% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.8%
Dental Visits64.9%
Premature Death8,016/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access35.4%
Healthcare Facilities41
Sycamore has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.2 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.2 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation836 ft (255 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density989/sq mi
Coordinates40.9517°N, 83.1710°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39175
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.2-point margin. 84.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.2%
D 24%

Winner: Republican by 51.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.6%
60% below US avg
High School+91.2%
Graduate Degree+7.5%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density989/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.1%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities41
Restaurants46
Retail Stores64

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.7 min
Drive Alone89.9%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home2.0%

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