Sycamore, IL
1 neighborhoods · 21,996 residents · Illinois
A
82/100
92
Safety Score
85
Affordability
$85K
Median Income
$258K
Median Home Value
Is Sycamore, IL a Good Place to Live?
Sycamore receives an overall livability grade of A (82/100), placing it among the better areas in Illinois. Safety scores A+ (92/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (85/100) with a median household income of $84,787 and median home values around $257,700.
About 44.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.1%. 72% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 37.
$1,060
Median Rent/mo
44.8%
College Educated
3.1%
Unemployment
72%
Owner-Occupied
37
Median Age
21,996
Population
1
Zip Codes
DeKalb
County
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Neighborhoods in Sycamore
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60178DeKalb Co. | 82 A | 92 | 85 | $85K | $258K | 21,996 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.