DeKalb, IL
Illinois · DeKalb County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro
DeKalb is a mid-size city in Illinois with a population of 40,464. Residents earn $46,564 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
40,464
Population
2,310/sq mi density
$46,564
Median Income
$27,180 per capita
$202,900
Home Value
$247,603 Zillow
$1,030
Median Rent
39.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
400
Violent Crime/100K
2,522 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$46,564 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$202,900 home value, $1,030/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
400 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ghost Towns Near DeKalb, IL
2 ghost towns and abandoned settlements in the region.
| Ghost Town | State |
|---|---|
| Coltonville | Illinois |
| Coltonville | Illinois |