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Sycamore, IL — ZIP 60178

Population: 22,224 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 60178 (Sycamore, IL) is $326,852 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $335,885 after a median 51 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,435/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$326,852

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$326,852
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+17.2%
5-year appreciation
+34.0%
10-year appreciation
+71.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$326,852
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$335,885
Median list price
$312,450
Median price per sqft
$199
1-year sale-price change
+15.8%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
103
For-sale inventory
65
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
92
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
31

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,435/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$970/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,080/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,410/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,870/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,260/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
South Prairie Elementary School, North Elementary School, Southeast Elem School, West Elem School, Sycamore High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
15.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
MIG/Dewane Landfill (18.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,501
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,636

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
67
Nearest airport
Willadae Farms Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
PRESENCE MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-302 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
27.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.1%
Median annual property tax
$6,763
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
83.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,462
Average weekly wage
$1,023
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
172

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 60178State medianUS median
Median home value$326,852$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$335,885$212,000$325,000
Median days on market51 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,435/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,763$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 60178?
$326,852.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 60178?
$335,885.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 60178?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 60178?
Typical rent: $1,435/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 60178?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 60178 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 60178?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 60178?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 60178?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 60178?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 60178 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 60178?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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