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DeKalb, IL
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Population: 41,083
Home Price: $171,100
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Overview
DeKalb is a small city in the state of Illinois with a population of 41,083. DeKalb has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
NA
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
22.5 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of DeKalb, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
DeKalb
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,092
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$45,591
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
11.3%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
19.7%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
DeKalb
Illinois
United States
Median Age
25.1
41.5
42.3
Gender
DeKalb
Illinois
United States
Male
49.6%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
50.4%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
DeKalb
Illinois
United States
White
67.7%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
15.1%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
4.1%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
5.6%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.2%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
DeKalb
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$171,100
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$818
$721
$801
Family Households
30.8%
30.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
34.3%
34.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
39.9%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
60.1%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
DeKalb
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.0%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
23.5%
23.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.8%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.7%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
20.7%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
DeKalb
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
NA%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
DeKalb
Illinois
United States
Murder
NA
2.2
3.0
Rape
NA
43.2
38.0
Robbery
NA
33.2
40.7
Assault
NA
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
DeKalb
Illinois
United States
Burglary
NA
246.4
336.1
Theft
NA
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
122.7
167.1
Arson
NA
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around DeKalb, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
fast food
hot dogs
beer
cheese
tofu scramble
pepper sauce
plant based
sandwich
craft beer
togo
brunch
pizza
maggianos
sichuan
vegan
snack
taco shells
italian
gyros
chicago sports
football
college football
basketball
video games
baseball
teams
sports entertainment
sports analyst
fantasy football
athletics
bowling
wrestling
youth baseball
updates scores
softball
soccer
hockey
business finance
major league
inspired by
comms open
artist printmaker
canvas
literature
library
photography
icon
museum
arts culture
jewelry
collection
visual
comics
nature
prints
studios
creative
gallery
creation
video games
miami dolphins
books
gaming
anime
microsoft technologies
photography
collector
freindly
autoworker
knickknacks
stereo equipment
rpgs
horror movies
comics
fitness
fulltime
ttrpgs
youtuber
adventures
sports
local news
sports entertainment
independent student newspaper
video production
special events
business finance
videoaudio
pro wrestling
sporting events
producer
gaming
recreation
tv
photography
educational
arts culture
radio personality
arts
marketing
sports
summer
special events
space
winter
photography
pickleball
pool
waterskiing
arts
rec
swimming
nature
gardens
playgrounds
paddling
beach
birding
cooling centers
facility
gift cards
shipping
black owned
shop local
post office
drive thru
coffee shop
cart
warehouse
dealership
online orders
clothing
ebay
walgreens
jewelry
amazon
farmers market
listings
handmade
packages
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