DeKalb, IL

Living in DeKalb

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Bikeability 57
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Walkability 71
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 47
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Affordability 71
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 86
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 69
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Schools 1
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Residents

43k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
25  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
39% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
50% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years50%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black14%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate21%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household50%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone19%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$4.8k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
70% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$158k Median Home Value -$23k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$773 Median Monthly Rent +$102 (2010–19)
36% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
LP gas1%
Utility gas72%

Crime

Violent Crime in DeKalb

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
DeKalb County34

Property Crime in DeKalb

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
DeKalb County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump35%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 2 10
Feb 26 2 6
Mar 36 2 4
Apr 48 3 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 39 3 1
Dec 25 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in DeKalb

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding41
Tornado14
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near DeKalb, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near DeKalb, IL

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Camelot-Nwca
0 miles, SE
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St Mary School
3 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near DeKalb, IL

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Aurora University
24 miles, SE
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Judson University
25 miles, E
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Rockford University
27 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near DeKalb, IL

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Airports

Airports near DeKalb, IL

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