DeKalb, IL Housing


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DeKalb, IL is a great place to invest in housing, as it has a median value of $206,000 and has seen an appreciation of 9.73% over the past year. This is higher than the US house appreciation of 8.27%, making it an attractive option for potential buyers and investors. Despite being lower than the US median value of $338,100, DeKalb still offers much in terms of amenities and quality housing options. As the demand for housing in this area grows, so too do its prices – making it a great place to invest in real estate.

The median home cost in DeKalb is $206,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 63.3%. Home Appreciation in DeKalb is up 12.6%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of DeKalb real estate is 40 years old
The Rental Market in DeKalb
- Renters make up 50.6% of the DeKalb population
- 1.8% of houses and apartments in DeKalb, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingDeKalb, IllinoisUnited States
  16,943.0139,647,020.0
  4442
  $206,000$338,100
  12.6%16.6%
  35.4%57.0%
  63.3%101.1%
  $30.96$10.98
  $5,298$2,690
  37.4%57.4%
  6.4%11.2%
  56.3%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  1.8%1.9%
  1.0%0.4%
  0.4%0.7%
  0.0%0.4%
  0.2%3.6%
  3.0%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  0.8%2.6%
  1.7%2.4%
  1.9%2.8%
  3.0%3.9%
  4.4%4.5%
  24.5%11.3%
  30.4%13.0%
  27.2%20.1%
  3.9%13.6%
  1.3%8.3%
  0.4%9.7%
  0.5%3.9%
  0.0%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.0%0.2%
  16.1%13.6%
  16.1%13.6%
  15.4%13.6%
  10.4%13.2%
  21.4%14.8%
  15.4%13.6%
  6.3%10.0%
  2.9%4.7%
  12.5%12.2%
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Over 16 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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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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