Living in Sycamore, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sycamore · Census data 2020–2024
Sycamore has 18,559 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $84,120 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $265,700, the median rent is $1,140/month.
Sycamore at a glance
- Population
- 18,559
- Median age
- 36.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $84,120State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $265,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,140/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Sycamore a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sycamore
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sycamore the median home value is $265,700, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,140 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,026 a month in housing costs.
Sycamore median household income
The median household income in Sycamore is $84,120 and the income per person is $43,190. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Sycamore: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,723
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.49
Sycamore demographics
- Population
- 18,559
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 7,401
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sycamore ›
Education in Sycamore
46% of adults 25 and older in Sycamore have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 19.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sycamore
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Sycamore vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore | 18,559 | $84,120 | $265,700 | $1,140 |
| Cortland | 4,564 | $73,971 | $233,200 | $1,552 |
| DeKalb | 40,443 | $46,481 | $204,700 | $1,029 |
| Genoa | 5,492 | $82,128 | $225,200 | $940 |
| Burlington | 425 | $84,219 | $296,200 | $1,517 |
| Maple Park | 1,573 | $107,045 | $288,400 | $1,728 |
| Virgil | 312 | $93,542 | $296,600 | $1,118 |
| Kingston | 1,352 | $88,295 | $241,700 | $995 |
| Lily Lake | 1,293 | $140,313 | $418,800 | $1,500 |
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What is the median household income in Sycamore, IL?
The median household income in Sycamore is $84,120, about the same as the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sycamore?
The median home value in Sycamore is $265,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Sycamore?
The median gross rent in Sycamore is $1,140 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Sycamore, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Sycamore?
The median age in Sycamore is 36.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Sycamore?
The average commute to work in Sycamore is 26 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sycamore?
The unemployment rate in Sycamore is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sycamore?
46% of adults in Sycamore have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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