Dekalb, IL Market Trends

Last updated November 13, 2026

The median home price in Dekalb is $297,000, up 5.2% year-over-year. Median price per square foot is up 14.2% at $177/sq. ft. Homes are selling in 38 days on average, compared to 31 days last year. As of November 13, 2026, there are 83 active listings on the market, with 6 new listings in the last 7 days.

Median home price

$297K

5.2% YoY

YoY price change

+5.2%

+$14,600

Days on market

38

+7 days YoY

Active homes

83

0% YoY

Market trends and statistics

Median list price

$297,000

5.2% YoY

Inventory

83

0% YoY

Price per SqFt

$177

14.2% YoY

Days on market

38 days

22.6% YoY

Home size

1,680 sqft

9.2% YoY

Compare nearby cities

City	Median price	YoY change	$/Sqft	Days on market	Active homes
Dekalb	$297,000	+5.2%	$177	38	83
Cortland	$359,700	+18.9%	$211	95	50
Sycamore	$379,900	0%	$195	44	101
Malta	$284,990	-3.0%	$187	124	9
Clare	$675,000	—	$528	211	1
Maple Park	$401,920	-2.9%	$183	74	20

Education in Dekalb, IL

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Dekalb Community Unit School District 428

Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 has 1 high school, 3 middle schools, and 8 elementary schools. It has an overall average GreatSchools rating of 4/10.