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Population:108,796
Pop. Change:22%
State: Illinois
Metro Area:Chicago-Naperville-Joliet
County:DeKalb County
City:DeKalb township, DeKalb, ... 31 more
Zip Code:60115, 60178, ... 14 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about DeKalb County

As of 2011, DeKalb County's population is 108,796 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 22.38 percent.

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The median home cost in DeKalb County is $182,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.02 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, DeKalb County's cost of living is 5.90% Higher than the U.S. average.

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DeKalb County public schools spend $4,620 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 16.2 students per teacher in DeKalb County.

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The unemployment rate in DeKalb County is 8.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. DeKalb County jobs have Decreased by 0.99 percent.

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

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DeKalb County'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




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