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Cicero, IL
Cicero · Cook County · IL 60804
Updated October 30, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$249K
Median Price
78/100
Walk Score
7.4/10
Schools
19 min
to Chicago Loop, IL
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
FSafety
32/100
BSchools
74/100
FQuietness
30/100
B+Commute
85/100
BWalkability
78/100
WYLT Score63/100
Our Take
Cicero offers a cheap housing market and a quick drive to downtown Chicago, but it suffers from very low walkability, limited transit, and a noisy, high‑crime environment. It might work for a budget‑conscious commuter or a delivery driver, but families and remote workers will feel the drawbacks.
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The Good
- ✓Very affordable homes and rentals
- ✓19‑minute drive to the Loop
- ✓Large high‑school options
- ✓Strong Hispanic community
Real Talk
- !High violent and property crime rates
- !Very little public transit and walkability
- !Traffic congestion during rush hour
- !Limited green space and quietness
- $Higher parking fees during peak hours
- $Potential higher utility costs due to older housing
- $Frequent road construction affecting commute
Best For
budget commutersdelivery driversHispanic familiesstudents
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeHigh
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Cicero, IL
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Safety grade
Safety score32 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
High9.2incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
149% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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