What are the schools like in Cicero, IL?

Cicero is served primarily by Cicero SD 99. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Cicero?

The median household income in Cicero, IL is $64,325 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Cicero, IL?

Cicero has an average high temperature of 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.8 inches.

Cicero, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cicero, IL affordable or expensive?

Cicero's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cicero is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $224,300 and the median rent is $1,094 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cicero, IL?

Cicero has a violent crime rate of 347.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1233.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cicero, IL a Good Place to Live?

Cicero is a mid-sized city of 84,189 in Illinois, with a median household income of $64,325 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Cicero stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Cicero is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cicero city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Cicero's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cicero costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cicero, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$224,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,094	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,325	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Cicero's violent crime rate is 347.3 per 100,000 residents — 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

347.3 /100k

Property Crime

1233.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cicero is served primarily by Cicero SD 99. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cicero, IL	National Avg
School District	Cicero SD 99	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	68.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cicero sees average highs of 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 39.7 inches of annual precipitation and 38.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cicero, IL
Average High — January	32.7°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	39.7"
Annual Snowfall	38.8"

Demographics

Metric	Cicero, IL	National Avg
Population	84,189	—
Median Age	33.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	24.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	69.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	9.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Berwyn, IL 2 mi Stickney, IL 2 mi Forest View, IL 3 mi Riverside, IL 3 mi Forest Park, IL 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Cicero

Cicero, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60804

Cicero vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cicero, IL affordable or expensive?

Cicero's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cicero roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $224,300 and median rent is $1,094/month.

What is the crime rate in Cicero, IL?

Cicero's violent crime rate is 347.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1233.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cicero?

Public schools in Cicero are operated by Cicero SD 99. The district has 11 elementary, 3 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cicero, IL a good place to live?

Cicero, IL has a population of 84,189, a median household income of $64,325, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cicero?

Cicero averages 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.7 inches with about 38.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cicero?

Cicero, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60804.

What is the population of Cicero?

The population of Cicero, Illinois is 84,189 with a median age of 33.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cicero?

Key numbers for living in Cicero: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $224,300, median household income $64,325, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cicero side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.