DeKalb County, IL Housing Market Brief
county · IL · as of July 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 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, IL?
Our model forecasts DeKalb County, IL’s home prices to rise about 1.2% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
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% |
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 July 2026, DeKalb County, IL is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 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 41 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable 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 Rental Yield (36/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of DeKalb County, IL? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.