DeKalb County, Illinois Housing Market
In DeKalb County, Illinois, the median home value is $243,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,049. This places DeKalb County at #940 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #10 within Illinois.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,118
- Establishments: 1,891
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 226
- Multi-family: 38
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 40,602 (avg $76,923)
- Outflow: 38,896 (avg $78,577)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in DeKalb County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60518 | 206.6 | +9.00% | 2025 |
| 2 | 60112 | 185.3 | +10.47% | 2025 |
| 3 | 60556 | 176.3 | +12.88% | 2025 |
| 4 | 60511 | 204.3 | +5.98% | 2025 |
| 5 | 60552 | 215.5 | +9.12% | 2025 |
| 6 | 60115 | 178.7 | +8.80% | 2025 |
| 7 | 60548 | 202.8 | +4.97% | 2025 |
| 8 | 60152 | 177.9 | +4.57% | 2025 |
| 9 | 60151 | 188.3 | +2.85% | 2025 |
| 10 | 60140 | 179.6 | +7.17% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | DeKalb County | Illinois Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $243,600 | $153,019 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,049 | $867 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 61.4% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 19.4 | 14.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in DeKalb County is 59.2% above the Illinois state average and 7.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,049/month is 21.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 19.4, the buy-vs-rent decision in DeKalb County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
DeKalb County has an owner-occupancy rate of 61.4%, compared to 75.8% in Illinois and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLennan County | Texas | $243,600 | $1,173 |
| Rio Arriba County | New Mexico | $243,700 | $740 |
| Jasper County | Georgia | $243,400 | $970 |
| Dearborn County | Indiana | $243,400 | $845 |
| Smith County | Tennessee | $243,800 | $922 |
Other Counties in Illinois
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone County | $216,900 | $1,041 | 81.8% |
| Grundy County | $271,700 | $1,177 | 74.4% |
| Champaign County | $211,500 | $1,051 | 54.0% |
| Jo Daviess County | $209,900 | $825 | 80.4% |
| McLean County | $208,400 | $1,009 | 65.1% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).