DeKalb County, IN Housing Market Brief
county · IN · as of May 2026
What is DeKalb County, IN’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is DeKalb County, IN in its market cycle?
DeKalb County, IN is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
DeKalb County, IN housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $260K | ▲ +15% |
| Median Days on Market | 21 days | ▼ -16% |
| Months of Supply | 1.2 | ▼ -20% |
| Homes for Sale | 66 | ▼ -25.8% |
| Homes Sold | 53 | ▼ -8.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $159 | ▲ +14.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% | ▲ +1% |
How has DeKalb County, IN’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeKalb County, IN a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, DeKalb County, IN is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 63 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in DeKalb County, IN?
The median sale price in DeKalb County, IN is $260K, having risen 15% over the past year.
How affordable is DeKalb County, IN?
DeKalb County, IN scores 64 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving DeKalb County, IN's Alpha Score?
DeKalb County, IN's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (70/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (55/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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