DeKalb Junction, NY

Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
512 Population 129/sq mi density
$74,200 Home Value $115,637 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

DeKalb Junction, NY

At a Glance

Home Value
$74,200
74% below
Zillow: $115,637
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How DeKalb Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows DeKalb Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
26%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is DeKalb Junction a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in DeKalb Junction is $74,200 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $115,637. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

10.4% of adults in DeKalb Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

DeKalb Junction has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population512
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density129/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,599
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202

Housing

Home Value$74,200
Rent
Ownership97.1%
Zillow$115,637
Housing Units199
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation441 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute28 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in DeKalb Junction was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ogdensburg International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.