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DeKalb, IL vs Omaha, NE

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- The median age of a home in DeKalb is 13.6% younger than the median age of a home in Omaha.
 DeKalb, ILOmaha, NEUnited States
 Median Home Age44  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$252,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock55.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.63.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$18.8$11.0
 Homes Owned37.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented56.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 DeKalb, ILOmaha, NEUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,510$1,840
 Studio Apartment$770  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$940$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,150  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,530$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,950  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 DeKalb, ILOmaha, NEUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 DeKalb, ILOmaha, NEUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock6.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99924.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock22.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99927.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 DeKalb, ILOmaha, NEUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.3%13.6%
 2000 to 200916.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198910.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock15.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock10.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock18.3%12.2%
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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 Omaha    122 Reviews
David · Lacey, WA
Happy in Omaha!
Over 2 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Jim · Omaha, NE
High quality city life
Over 2 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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E · Elkhorn, NE
Omaha: Quiet, cozy, and quaint
Over 3 years ago

Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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