Living in Sycamore, South Carolina

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sycamore · Census data 2020–2024

Sycamore has 68 residents with a median age of 57. The median rent is $422/month.

Sycamore is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Sycamore at a glance

Population
68
Median age
57State: 40.2
Median rent
$422/moState: $1,180
Homeowners
56.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
Average commute
31 min

Is Sycamore a good place to live?

Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.9%.

The weather is best in April–May and October–November.

Cost of living in Sycamore

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sycamore the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $422 per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

South Carolina$259,000
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Sycamore$422
South Carolina$1,180
United States$1,413

Housing in Sycamore: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
71
Owner-occupied
56.4%
Renter-occupied
43.6%
Vacant
45.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1980
Average household size
1.74

45.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sycamore has many vacation and second homes.

Sycamore demographics

Population
68
Median age
57
Under 18
4.4%
65 and older
10.3%
Households
39
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
4.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White83.8%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black11.8%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sycamore ›

Education in Sycamore

18.2% of adults 25 and older in Sycamore have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Sycamore18.2%
South Carolina32.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Sycamore

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4.9%
Average commute
31 minState: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
79.5%

Sycamore vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Sycamore68——$422
Ulmer190$90,192$161,800$1,656
Allendale2,653$23,529$86,500$568
Fairfax1,935$40,649$63,000$662
Brunson401$40,625$83,900$945
Olar139$27,500$90,000$1,188
Gifford268$31,389$94,700—
Ehrhardt389$34,868$112,500$607
Hampton2,636$43,472$206,400$909

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Living in Sycamore: FAQ

How much is rent in Sycamore?

The median gross rent in Sycamore is $422 per month.

Is Sycamore, SC a good place to live?

Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.9%.

What is the median age in Sycamore?

The median age in Sycamore is 57 years (South Carolina: 40.2).

How long is the commute in Sycamore?

The average commute to work in Sycamore is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Sycamore?

The unemployment rate in Sycamore is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Sycamore?

18.2% 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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