The median home value in Sycamore, IL is $251,000. This is higher than the county median home value of $225,800. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Sycamore, IL is $251,000. Approximately 63.82% of Sycamore homes are owned, compared to 32.19% rented, while 4.00% are vacant. Sycamore real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Sycamore real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
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Sycamore has a population of approximately 18,144 and experiences a population change rate of 50.95%. The population density is 1,843.2 / sq mi.
The median household income for Sycamore is $73,475, with 7,328 households and an average household size of 2.45.
The cost of living index in Sycamore is 98.1%.
The median value of a home in Sycamore is $251,000 with an appreciation rate of 12.6%. 63.8% of housing in the city is owned while 32.2% is rented.
The unemployment rate in Sycamore is 4.20%, and recent job growth is at -0.56%. Future job growth is projected at 34.60%.
The sales tax rate in Sycamore is 8.00%, while the income tax rate is 4.95%.
School expenditures in Sycamore are $16,963, and the school ratio is 13.4:1.
The average high temperature in July is 82.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 12.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 37.2 inches per year, with 31.2 inches of snow per year.
| Metric | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| High School Graduates | 96.17 | 92.63 |
| College Degree - 2 year | 10.45 | 10.26 |
| College Degree - 4 year | 43.71 | 33.19 |
| Graduate Degree | 13.49 | 9.87 |
| Expenditures per Student | $16,963 | $16,963 |
| Students per Teacher | 13.40 | 13.40 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland Elementary School | KG - 05 | 542 | 15.8 | 60112 |
| Davenport Elementary School | PK - 01 | 237 | 13.7 | 60135 |
| Howard B Thomas Grade School | PK - 05 | 518 | 13.6 | 60109 |
| Kingston Elementary School | 02 - 03 | 234 | 16.6 | 60145 |
| North Elementary School | KG - 05 | 284 | 16 | 60178 |
| North Grove Elementary School | KG - 05 | 423 | 15.6 | 60178 |
| South Prairie Elementary School | PK - 05 | 324 | 16.6 | 60178 |
| Southeast Elementary School | KG - 05 | 317 | 16.4 | 60178 |
| West Elementary School | PK - 05 | 293 | 14.3 | 60178 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa Elementary School | 04 - 05 | 262 | 17.3 | 60145 |
| Genoa-Kingston Middle School | 06 - 08 | 435 | 15.3 | 60135 |
| Sycamore Middle School | 06 - 08 | 925 | 13.4 | 60178 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | 09 - 12 | 1063 | 15.9 | 60109 |
| Genoa-Kingston High School | 09 - 12 | 596 | 16.6 | 60135 |
| Sycamore High School | 09 - 12 | 1184 | 14.5 | 60178 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School | 08 - 08 | 256 | 12.3 | 60109 |