Sycamore is a small town of 733 in Ohio, with a median household income of $58,309
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sycamore stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sycamore is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sycamore 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: 88.4
Sycamore's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sycamore costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sycamore, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$800
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,309
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Sycamore's violent crime rate is 45.9 per 100,000 residents
— 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
45.9 /100k
Property Crime
643.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sycamore is served primarily by Mohawk Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sycamore, OH
National Avg
School District
Mohawk Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sycamore sees average highs of 33.3°F in January
and 84.1°F in July,
with 39.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 29.5 inches of snow per year.
Sycamore's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sycamore roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,400 and median rent is $800/month.
Sycamore's violent crime rate is 45.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 643.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sycamore are operated by Mohawk Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sycamore, OH has a population of 733, a median household income of $58,309, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Sycamore averages 33.3°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.9 inches
with about 29.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sycamore, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44882.
The population of Sycamore, Ohio is 733 with a median age of 50.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sycamore: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $95,400, median household income $58,309, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sycamore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
