Cicero, Illinois

Illinois community balancing growth and livability

Midwest Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

75.8

C

out of 100

Overview

Cicero is an Illinois city with a population of approximately 81,004, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $280,032. Median household income is $64,325.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 81,004 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $280,032 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $64,325 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 30.1 minutes
  • Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

81,004

Source: Census ACS

$280,032

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$64,325

Source: Census ACS

30.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

75

Source: Walk Score

100 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Cook County (county-level results)

70%
28%
Democrat 1,447,821
Republican 583,852
Leans D+42.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 73.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 63.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 42.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 75/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 46.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 75.8

Location

Cicero, IL (41.8456, -87.7539)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.