Cicero
Cook County (Inner-ring suburb) • Population: 81,000
About Cicero
Cicero is a working-class suburb with a rich history and predominantly Hispanic population. It offers some of the most affordable housing in the Chicago metro while maintaining easy access to the city. The community has strong cultural identity and local businesses.
Best For
- Budget-conscious families
- Those seeking Hispanic cultural community
- Workers needing Chicago access at lower cost
- First-time homebuyers
Things to Do in Cicero
Cicero Stadium
Historic sports and events venue.
Local restaurants
Authentic Mexican cuisine throughout.
Hawthorne Works Museum
Industrial heritage site.
Neighborhoods
Central Cicero
Commercial district, transit access.
Residential areas
Mix of single-family and multi-family.
Quick Facts
- Median Home Price
- $220,000
- Average Rent (1BR)
- $950
- Transit
- Pink and Blue CTA Lines
- Character
- Working-class, Hispanic heritage
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