Sycamore, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Wyandot County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
633 Population 989/sq mi density
$49,583 Median Income $29,804 per capita
$111,100 Home Value $188,844 Zillow
$854 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$49,583 median income, 2.5% 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

Sycamore, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,583
34% below
$29,804 per capita
Home Value
$111,100
61% below
Zillow: $188,844
Median Rent
$854/mo
27% below
19.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°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
66%
Home Value
39%
Rent
73%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sycamore a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $49,583 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,804. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 589 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sycamore is $111,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,844. Median rent is $854/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

13.6% of adults in Sycamore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 40.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population633
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density989/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,583
Per Capita$29,804
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$1,407M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,100
Rent$854
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$188,844
Housing Units394
Rent Burden19.2%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,016/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation836 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Sycamore was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.