Sycamore, IL

Living in Sycamore

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 25
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 50
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 86
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Hospitals 83
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Colleges 69
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Schools 22
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Residents

18k Population +926 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
40% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black4%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate20%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$72k Median Household Income +$5.3k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$189k Median Home Value +$5.6k (2010–19)
35% Built 2000 or Later
$853 Median Monthly Rent +$106 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached17%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas84%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sycamore

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
DeKalb County34

Property Crime in Sycamore

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
DeKalb County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 2 10
Feb 26 2 7
Mar 36 2 4
Apr 48 3 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 39 3 1
Dec 26 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sycamore

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding42
Tornado14
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sycamore, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sycamore, IL

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Camelot-Nwca
6 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Sycamore, IL

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Judson University
21 miles, E
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Aurora University
24 miles, SE
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Rockford University
26 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sycamore, IL

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Airports

Airports near Sycamore, IL

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