Sycamore, IL
Living in Sycamore
Bikeability19
Walkability25
Commute53
Public Transit25
Affordability50
Public Safety64
Airports86
Hospitals83
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+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
$72kMedian 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
$189kMedian Home Value+$5.6k (2010–19)
35%Built 2000 or Later
$853Median 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
Colleges
Colleges near Sycamore, IL
Northern Illinois University
6 miles, SW
Judson University
21 miles, E
Aurora University
24 miles, SE
Rockford University
26 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sycamore, IL
Kishwaukee Community Hospital
3 miles, SW
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin
18 miles, E
Advocate Sherman Hospital
19 miles, E
Delnor Community Hospital
19 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Sycamore, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
25 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
40 miles, E
Chicago Midway International Airport
50 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
77 miles, NE