City safety & data profile

SycamoreIL

Sycamore, IL is a 18K-resident city in DeKalb County with a median household income of $84,120.

DeKalb County, Illinois. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Sycamore, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Sycamore has a population larger than 37% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $265,700.

Data updated 2026-07-20

18K
Population
Top 63%
By size
$84,120
Median income
$265,700
Median home
8.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Sycamore

Sycamore posts a median household income higher than 54% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 46%
by median income, US cities

Where Sycamore income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$84,120 Top 46% higher than 54% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Sycamore, IL beyond the headline numbers

Sycamore sits inside DeKalb County, Illinois, at roughly 41.99°N, -88.69°W. Population 17,712, $84,120 median household income. Median home value $265,700, median rent $1,140. Poverty rate 8.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Sycamore's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 34.3%, then short sleep duration at 32.6%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Sycamore from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
17,712
Sycamore
Median Income
$84,120
+24% vs avg
Median Home Value
$265,700
+17% vs avg
Median Age
36.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (DeKalb County) - Sycamore's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
101K-4%
Median Income
$70,724+33%
Median Home Value
$243,600+41%
Poverty Rate
14.8%-22%
Unemployment
6.8%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for Sycamore, IL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,140/mo
Poverty Rate
8.1% -43% vs avg
Unemployment 3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 46%
Work From Home 13.4%
Public Transit 1%

Population

White 83.9%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
34.3%
Short Sleep Duration
32.6%
High Blood Pressure
31.4%
Binge Drinking
19.9%
Physical Inactivity
19.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.5%
Current Smoking
11.5%
Current Asthma
10.2%
Diabetes
10%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 69.9%
Annual Checkup 77.4%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.4%
Stroke
2.8%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Sycamore, IL? ▼
Sycamore, IL has a population of 17,712 people, located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Sycamore? ▼
The median household income in Sycamore, IL is $84,120 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8.1%.
What is the median home value in Sycamore? ▼
The median home value in Sycamore, IL is $265,700. Median rent is $1,140/month.
What are the top health concerns in Sycamore? ▼
The top health indicators in Sycamore include Obesity (34.3%), Short Sleep Duration (32.6%), High Blood Pressure (31.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Sycamore? ▼
The median age in Sycamore, IL is 36.1 years. 46% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Sycamore, IL is located in DeKalb County, Illinois. With a population of 18K and a $84,120 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Sycamore area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

DeKalb, IL 43K Wasco, IL 23K Village of Campton Hills, IL 13K Huntley, IL 26K Belvidere, IL 25K Plano, IL 11K St. Charles, IL 33K South Elgin, IL 22K
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Using Sycamore's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Sycamore area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (DeKalb County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.