Here's what it costs to live in DeKalb, Illinois, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, while the typical home is valued around $202,900. Households earn a median of $46,564 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$46,564
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,030
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$202,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$947
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,046
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,373
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,825
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
4.95%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
40,464
Latest estimate
Median Age
25.4 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for DeKalb?
The cost of living index for DeKalb is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in DeKalb?
The median gross rent in DeKalb is $1,030 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in DeKalb?
The median household income in DeKalb is $46,564 per year.
What is the median home value in DeKalb?
The median home value in DeKalb is $202,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in DeKalb?
Air quality data for DeKalb is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in DeKalb?
Illinois has a top state income tax rate of 4.95% and a statewide sales tax of 6.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology