DeKalb, IL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 13,536 housing units in DeKalb.
This represents a 24% growth from 10,915 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 13,509 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 27 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in DeKalb is about 42%.
DeKalb's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 4.1%.
Average household size is 2.42 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in DeKalb were built after 1971.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 5.40% |
| One Bedroom | 17.50% |
| Two Bedrooms | 31.60% |
| Three Bedrooms | 31% |
| Four Bedrooms | 11.80% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.70% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
| Median year structure was built | 1962 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $130,200 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $139,700 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
| Median year structure was built | 1974 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $512 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.10% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 10.90% |
| Simple Mortgage | 54.50% |
| Debt Free | 28.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 20.2% |
