DeKalb County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of May 2026
What is DeKalb County, IL’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, IL in its market cycle?
DeKalb County, IL is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
DeKalb County, IL housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $315K | ▲ +11.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 49 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 3.0 | ▲ +11.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 308 | ▲ +13.2% |
| Homes Sold | 104 | ▲ +2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $185 | ▲ +11.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.2% | ▼ -0.1% |
How has DeKalb County, IL’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeKalb County, IL a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, DeKalb County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in DeKalb County, IL?
The median sale price in DeKalb County, IL is $315K, having risen 11.7% over the past year.
How affordable is DeKalb County, IL?
DeKalb County, IL scores 28 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving DeKalb County, IL's Alpha Score?
DeKalb County, IL's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (81/100) and its weakest is Affordability (28/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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