The Town FilesSycamore, Ohio
Village in Wyandot County · population 793 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $116,600
- Household income
- $48,438
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 27 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 51.8
Sycamore is a village of 793 people in Wyandot County, Ohio. The median home is worth $116,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more of a college town than 96% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 93% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 89% of Ohio towns.
How Sycamore ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sycamore is worth $116,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $48,438, which is more affordable than 67% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $858 a month. 75.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sycamore | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $858 | $914 |
| Median household income | $48,438 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 75.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Sycamore
| People | Sycamore | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.8 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Sycamore
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 17.1°F. About 40.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 130 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sycamore since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 2, 1971 about 4.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 32 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 1, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on August 1, 2011.
Severe weather in Wyandot County since 1996
Wyandot County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| April 24, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3286: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Wyandot County
Wyandot County had 10,149 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,740 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Sycamore itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Sycamore
2 public schools with 872 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Elementary School | PK-6 | 503 | 14.8 |
| Mohawk High School | 7-12 | 369 | 14.2 |
Towns near Sycamore
- Nevada, OH9.4 mi · 706 people · home $92,900
- Upper Sandusky, OH9.9 mi · 6,698 people · home $157,600
- Bloomville, OH10.7 mi · 867 people · home $96,800
- Carey, OH11.2 mi · 3,565 people · home $158,100
- Tiffin, OH11.4 mi · 17,953 people · home $142,200
- Republic, OH14.4 mi · 556 people · home $85,000
- Bucyrus, OH14.5 mi · 11,684 people · home $128,600
- New Washington, OH16.5 mi · 873 people · home $114,800
Sycamore questions
Is Sycamore, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sycamore scores better for retirees than 93% of Ohio towns and quieter than 82%. 30.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.8).
How much does a house cost in Sycamore?
The median owner-occupied home in Sycamore is valued at $116,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,438, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $858 a month.
What is the weather like in Sycamore?
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 17.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.2 inches of precipitation a year and 26.7 inches of snow.
Does Sycamore get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sycamore since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 2, 1971. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)