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Overview
Population:43,862
Pop. Change:9%
State: Illinois
Metro Area: Chicago-Naperville-Joliet Metro Area
County: DeKalb County
City:DeKalb
Zip Code:60115
Real Estate:For Sale
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Schools:See Local Schools

DeKalb's Real Estate Market
 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about DeKalb, Illinois

As of 2012, DeKalb's population is 43,862 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.09 percent.

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The median home cost in DeKalb is $119,900. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.73 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, DeKalb's cost of living is 1.20% Lower than the U.S. average.

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DeKalb public schools spend $4,707 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16.1 students per teacher in DeKalb.

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The unemployment rate in DeKalb is 8.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. DeKalb jobs have Decreased by 0.36 percent.


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Map Of DeKalb

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Average Commute time is 24 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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DeKalb's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes