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Sycamore, IL


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Sycamore, Illinois

Introduction to Sycamore, Illinois

Sycamore, Illinois, in De Kalb county, is 20 miles W of Elgin, Illinois and 53 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Chicago metropolitan area. Sycamore has a population of approximately 12,020.

Sycamore History

The first European settlers of this area arrived in 1835, who settled along the north bank of the Kishwaukee River, which was at that time known as the Sycamore River. The town was originally platted by a man named Christian Sharer. It was officially incorporated as a village in 1858 and went on to become a city in 1869.

Sycamore and nearby Attractions

  • Ellwood House Museum and Park
  • Kishwaukee Country Club
  • Katz Park
  • Sycamore Community Golf Course
  • Great Western Nature Trail
  • Russell Woods Forest Preserve

Things To Do In Sycamore

The Sycamore Pumpkin festival is a famous local celebration which attracts thousands of people from the region. The Sycamore Historical District also has some very interesting architecture. It has more than 200 individual properties, and has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Sycamore Transportation

Greater Rockford Airport is the nearest major airport.

Sycamore Higher Education

Northern Illinois University, Kishwaukee College and Waubonsee Community College provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

Sycamore strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 11%Sycamore Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 14%Sycamore Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 14%Sycamore Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Sycamore College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Sycamore Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Sycamore People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Sycamore, IL

Comparing Sycamore to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women89
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Racial Diversity68
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times68
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone66
Housing Recently Built57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Affordability of Rents54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Property Taxes22

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