Sycamore, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Bamberg County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
128 Population 40/sq mi density
$98,300 Home Value $86,832 Zillow
$658 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Sycamore, SC

At a Glance

Home Value
$98,300
65% below
Zillow: $86,832
Median Rent
$658/mo
43% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°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)

Home Value
35%
Rent
57%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sycamore a Good Place to Live?

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2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sycamore is $98,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,832. Median rent is $658/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Education

17.2% of adults in Sycamore hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sycamore has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population128
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density40/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$46,796
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$510M
Avg Weekly Wage$904

Housing

Home Value$98,300
Rent$658
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$86,832
Housing Units76
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death15,722/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation150 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Sycamore was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.