DeKalb County, IN Housing Market Brief
county · IN · score computed October 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.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
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.
What’s the forecast for DeKalb County, IN?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
DeKalb County, IN housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $249K | ▼ -5.3% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 23 days | ▼ -11.5% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 1.5 | ▼ -25% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 91 | ▼ -7.1% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 61 | ▲ +24.5% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $148 | ▼ -6.2% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 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, building, 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 $249K, having fallen 5.3% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is DeKalb County, IN?
DeKalb County, IN scores 65 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 Economic Strength (79/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (43/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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