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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
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.
Sycamore strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 11% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Sycamore to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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