Dekalb, IL
1 neighborhoods · 42,456 residents · Illinois
C
48/100
62
Safety Score
38
Affordability
$47K
Median Income
$194K
Median Home Value
Is Dekalb, IL a Good Place to Live?
Dekalb receives an overall livability grade of C (48/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in Illinois. Safety scores B (62/100). Affordability scores D (38/100) with a median household income of $47,310 and median home values around $193,700.
About 38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 10.4%. 42% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 25.
$983
Median Rent/mo
38.7%
College Educated
10.4%
Unemployment
42%
Owner-Occupied
25
Median Age
42,456
Population
1
Zip Codes
DeKalb
County
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Neighborhoods in Dekalb
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60115DeKalb Co. | 48 C | 62 | 38 | $47K | $194K | 42,456 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.