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DeKalb County, IN Housing Market Brief

county · IN · as of May 2026

Seller's

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.

Price Momentum20%
-5.458
Inventory Health25%
+4.370
Affordability20%
64
Economic Strength20%
-0.863
Rental Yield15%
55

Where is DeKalb County, IN in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

DeKalb County, IN is classified as Matureholding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

DeKalb County, IN housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$260K▲ +15%
Median Days on Market21 days-16%
Months of Supply1.2-20%
Homes for Sale66-25.8%
Homes Sold53-8.6%
Median Price / Sq Ft$159▲ +14.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio98.5%▲ +1%

How has DeKalb County, IN’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 63
3-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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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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