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These days, finding an affordable place to live in the DeKalb area can be challenging. Home prices in DeKalb are now at a median cost of $183,922, lower than the Illinois average of $242,002.
The average cost of rent is $1,030/mo in DeKalb, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the DeKalb area. While nearly 35.98% of residents own their homes outright in DeKalb, 58.37% rent.
Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in DeKalb is $4,296 per month. Households that rent pay about 23.97% of their income on rent here. DeKalb's most expensive areas are in the central regions, while the cheapest areas are in the western parts of the city.
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