Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Sycamore, IL
$444,963Median listing price
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About Sycamore
The DeKalb County seat (about 18,600 residents in 2020) with one of the best-preserved historic downtowns in northern Illinois — Victorian commercial blocks along State Street and the landmark courthouse. Housing ranges from 19th-century homes to newer subdivisions; prices are moderate-high for the area ($444,963 median, Realtor.com September 2026).
Home prices in Sycamore
The median listing price in Sycamore is $444,963.
Top places in Sycamore
- DeKalb County Courthouse
- Downtown Sycamore (State Street)
- Sycamore History Museum (Frederick Townsend House)
- Midwest Museum of Natural History
- Sycamore Park District / Sports Complex
- Sycamore Public Library
- Great Western Trail
Commuting from Sycamore
- No in-town Metra station. The nearest station is the Union Pacific West Line at Elburn, roughly 20–25 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 60 miles via I-88; allow roughly 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic.
Sycamore FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Sycamore, IL?
The median listing price in Sycamore is $444,963. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Sycamore, IL?
No in-town Metra station. The nearest station is the Union Pacific West Line at Elburn, roughly 20–25 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 60 miles via I-88; allow roughly 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.