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DeKalb, IL vs DeKalb, IL

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Are people in DeKalb older or younger than people in DeKalb?
- The Median Age in DeKalb is 13.3 years older than in DeKalb.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeKalb or DeKalb?
- DeKalb housing costs are 64.1% more expensive than DeKalb housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeKalb or DeKalb?
- The average commute for residents of DeKalb is 5.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of DeKalb.

Things to do in DeKalb?
DeKalb, Illinois sits within DeKalb County providing visitors great culture attractions from Egyptian Theater to Northern Illinois University Convocation Center as well as plenty of restaurants like Kishwaukee Tap.

Things to do in DeKalb?
DeKalb, Illinois sits within DeKalb County providing visitors great culture attractions from Egyptian Theater to Northern Illinois University Convocation Center as well as plenty of restaurants like Kishwaukee Tap.

 DeKalb, ILUnited States, IL
 Population  Unlock329,725,481
 Median Income$45,591  Unlock
 Median Age  Unlock38.4
 Avg. Home Price$206,000  Unlock
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.06  Unlock
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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews
Bonnie · DeKalb, IL
Not as good as it seems
Over 17 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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Steve · DeKalb, IL
DeKalb: A semi-rural college community
Over 18 years ago

As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews
Bonnie · DeKalb, IL
Not as good as it seems
Over 17 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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Steve · DeKalb, IL
DeKalb: A semi-rural college community
Over 18 years ago

As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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