Housing by town in DeKalb County, Illinois
DeKalb County, Illinois has 32 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,049 (±$33) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $930 in 2015–2019 (+12.8%; Down after inflation).
Victor Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,889) and Kirkland the lowest ($875).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,049 (±$33)
- Households that rent
- 38.6%
- Median household income
- $70,724
- Places
- 32
Cities, towns and townships in DeKalb County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afton Township | — | 8.4% | $107,675 | $236,200 | $6,208 |
| Clinton Township | $885 | 19.8% | $100,505 | $233,300 | $4,851 |
| Cortland | $1,552 | 22.0% | $73,971 | $233,200 | $6,624 |
| Cortland Township | $1,444 | 16.1% | $99,292 | $263,500 | $6,953 |
| DeKalb | $1,029 | 57.9% | $46,481 | $204,700 | $5,607 |
| DeKalb Township | $1,018 | 57.8% | $47,082 | $204,100 | $5,569 |
| Franklin Township | $1,034 | 28.7% | $88,431 | $221,400 | $5,039 |
| Genoa | $940 | 31.2% | $82,128 | $225,200 | $5,118 |
| Genoa Township | $934 | 30.2% | $91,034 | $243,100 | $5,548 |
| Hinckley | $1,355 | 25.6% | $86,823 | $291,700 | $6,323 |
| Kingston | $995 | 17.2% | $88,295 | $241,700 | $5,905 |
| Kingston Township | $1,011 | 9.2% | $103,286 | $268,900 | $6,321 |
| Kirkland | $875 | 26.5% | $94,338 | $191,600 | $4,643 |
| Lee | $1,188 | 15.8% | $82,000 | $150,500 | $2,798 |
| Malta | $1,063 | 25.5% | $80,625 | $180,300 | $4,560 |
| Malta Township | $1,139 | 24.3% | $85,469 | $186,000 | $4,475 |
| Mayfield Township | $1,138 | 34.7% | $113,375 | $435,700 | $9,196 |
| Milan Township | — | 7.0% | $143,500 | $366,700 | $6,463 |
| Paw Paw Township | $1,379 | 34.0% | $67,188 | $409,700 | $4,880 |
| Pierce Township | — | 4.0% | $109,216 | $377,700 | $6,023 |
| Sandwich | $1,029 | 24.5% | $80,768 | $255,700 | $5,433 |
| Sandwich Township | $1,029 | 24.4% | $80,807 | $258,700 | $5,426 |
| Shabbona | $975 | 24.6% | $63,750 | $186,600 | $4,225 |
| Shabbona Township | $882 | 26.9% | $81,032 | $197,100 | $4,669 |
| Somonauk | $993 | 26.1% | $84,583 | $234,400 | $5,661 |
| Somonauk Township | $1,375 | 18.2% | $100,119 | $263,900 | $6,002 |
| South Grove Township | $1,563 | 18.1% | $112,941 | $267,900 | $5,930 |
| Squaw Grove Township | $1,340 | 23.0% | $91,339 | $312,400 | $6,633 |
| Sycamore | $1,140 | 28.4% | $84,120 | $265,700 | $6,567 |
| Sycamore Township | $1,183 | 29.7% | $87,400 | $287,700 | $6,778 |
| Victor Township | $1,889 | 41.0% | $126,944 | $297,700 | $6,667 |
| Waterman | $877 | 12.3% | $100,139 | $217,300 | $4,598 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,350 | $38,900 | $62,300 |
| 2 people | $26,700 | $44,450 | $71,200 |
| 3 people | $30,050 | $50,050 | $80,100 |
| 4 people | $33,350 | $55,600 | $88,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,050 | $96,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,500 | $103,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $68,950 | $110,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $73,400 | $117,450 |
How the places in DeKalb County rank across Illinois
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Crime reported to police in DeKalb County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 251 | 267 | 1,372 | 1,460 | 93,983 | 10 of 12 |
| 2024 | 213 | 218 | 1,382 | 1,412 | 97,882 | 11 of 12 |
| 2025 | 157 | 164 | 1,233 | 1,287 | 95,825 | 10 of 12 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for DeKalb County recorded 157 violent and 1,233 property crimes, 164 and 1,287 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 93% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in DeKalb County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb Police Department | 40,558 | 109 | 904 |
| Sycamore Police Department | 19,042 | 9 | 157 |
| DeKalb County Sheriff's Office | 16,333 | 28 | 98 |
| Sandwich Police Department | 7,321 | 5 | 16 |
| Genoa Police Department | 5,567 | — | — |
| Cortland Police Department | 4,642 | 5 | 31 |
| Hinckley Police Department | 1,971 | 1 | 8 |
| Somonauk Police Department | 1,756 | 0 | 12 |
| Kirkland Police Department | 1,615 | 0 | 2 |
| Waterman Police Department | 1,574 | — | — |
| Maple Park Police Department | 1,494 | 0 | 3 |
| Kingston Police Department | 1,093 | 0 | 2 |
ZIP codes in DeKalb County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60115 | 42,536 | $1,018 | $208,600 | $47,043 | 57.0% |
| 60178 | 22,224 | $1,166 | $279,500 | $92,913 | 27.1% |
| 60548 | 11,721 | $1,045 | $262,100 | $82,957 | 17.9% |
| 60135 | 7,274 | $940 | $254,000 | $98,033 | 24.0% |
| 60112 | 4,621 | $1,552 | $229,900 | $72,831 | 21.4% |
| 60552 | 4,285 | $1,388 | $257,400 | $113,411 | 15.4% |
| 60520 | 2,979 | $1,340 | $320,500 | $98,958 | 20.8% |
| 60145 | 2,464 | $975 | $268,300 | $108,477 | 11.9% |
| 60146 | 2,369 | $1,044 | $222,000 | $88,032 | 28.4% |
| 60556 | 2,138 | $885 | $234,800 | $100,186 | 18.9% |
| 60150 | 1,738 | $1,104 | $188,400 | $86,719 | 23.7% |
| 60550 | 941 | $878 | $223,000 | $81,574 | 30.5% |
| 60111 | 257 | — | $375,900 | $84,583 | 29.2% |
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Questions about DeKalb County
What is the crime rate in DeKalb County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for DeKalb County recorded 164 violent and 1,287 property crimes per 100,000 residents (157 violent and 1,233 property crimes in all).
Which place in DeKalb County has the highest rent?
Victor Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,889 (±$336) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in DeKalb County has the lowest rent?
Kirkland has the lowest median gross rent, $875 (±$49) a month.
What is the median rent in DeKalb County, Illinois?
The median gross rent in DeKalb County is $1,049 (±$33) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeKalb County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeKalb County, Illinois
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: DeKalb County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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