Housing by town in DeKalb County, Indiana
DeKalb County, Indiana has 23 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $861 (±$29) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $701 in 2015–2019 (+22.8%; No measurable change after inflation).
Spencer Township (DeKalb County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,739) and Franklin Township (DeKalb County) the lowest ($739).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $861 (±$29)
- Households that rent
- 17.9%
- Median household income
- $74,331
- Places
- 23
Cities, towns and townships in DeKalb County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altona | $1,080 | 10.6% | $64,237 | $114,600 | $493 |
| Ashley | $837 | 34.5% | $49,091 | $132,100 | $742 |
| Auburn | $865 | 23.5% | $68,750 | $190,800 | $1,238 |
| Butler | $785 | 25.6% | $54,688 | $107,700 | $711 |
| Butler Township (DeKalb County) | $1,133 | 9.3% | $80,568 | $226,500 | $1,551 |
| Concord Township (DeKalb County) | $741 | 10.7% | $65,192 | $124,800 | $1,060 |
| Corunna | — | 17.7% | $57,500 | $85,000 | $876 |
| Fairfield Township (DeKalb County) | — | 1.6% | $103,250 | $324,800 | $1,736 |
| Franklin Township (DeKalb County) | $739 | 21.2% | $68,500 | $185,100 | $1,434 |
| Garrett | $858 | 20.5% | $64,179 | $154,200 | $788 |
| Grant Township (DeKalb County) | $835 | 13.1% | $80,000 | $157,800 | $1,180 |
| Jackson Township (DeKalb County) | — | 6.0% | $103,346 | $305,900 | $1,677 |
| Keyser Township | $864 | 19.0% | $62,234 | $160,700 | $856 |
| Newville Township | — | 4.7% | $83,167 | $231,300 | $974 |
| Richland Township (DeKalb County) | $1,525 | 10.7% | $84,123 | $263,400 | $1,272 |
| Smithfield Township | $775 | 18.7% | $63,571 | $204,600 | $1,216 |
| Spencer Township (DeKalb County) | $1,739 | 40.0% | $54,018 | $210,100 | $700 |
| St. Joe | $805 | 22.2% | $55,000 | $87,100 | $521 |
| Stafford Township (DeKalb County) | — | 25.0% | $120,227 | — | $1,417 |
| Troy Township (DeKalb County) | — | 0.0% | $100,536 | $334,700 | $1,347 |
| Union Township (DeKalb County) | $856 | 23.6% | $75,568 | $192,800 | $1,252 |
| Waterloo | $829 | 18.8% | $67,083 | $104,600 | $731 |
| Wilmington Township | $796 | 18.7% | $69,091 | $117,200 | $846 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,350 | $32,200 | $51,550 |
| 2 people | $22,100 | $36,800 | $58,900 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,400 | $66,250 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,000 | $73,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,700 | $79,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,400 | $85,400 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,050 | $91,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $60,750 | $97,200 |
How the places in DeKalb County rank across Indiana
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Police departments in DeKalb County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb County Sheriff's Office | 19,039 | 12 | 31 |
| Auburn Police Department | 14,104 | 9 | 33 |
| Garrett Police Department | 6,692 | — | — |
| Butler Police Department | 2,679 | 1 | 3 |
| Waterloo Police Department | 2,168 | — | — |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in DeKalb County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46706 | 20,403 | $858 | $219,100 | $80,965 | 18.5% |
| 46738 | 8,533 | $879 | $164,200 | $57,545 | 18.9% |
| 46721 | 4,739 | $804 | $138,800 | $68,580 | 16.6% |
| 46788 | 4,373 | $1,799 | $285,200 | $101,553 | 10.2% |
| 46793 | 4,104 | $846 | $184,100 | $79,949 | 10.1% |
| 46705 | 1,972 | $852 | $159,700 | $67,266 | 26.2% |
| 46785 | 1,491 | $855 | $163,300 | $63,250 | 15.4% |
| 46730 | 1,299 | — | $316,500 | $116,181 | 2.4% |
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Questions about DeKalb County
Which place in DeKalb County has the highest rent?
Spencer Township (DeKalb County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,739 (±$337) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in DeKalb County has the lowest rent?
Franklin Township (DeKalb County) has the lowest median gross rent, $739 (±$294) a month.
What is the median rent in DeKalb County, Indiana?
The median gross rent in DeKalb County is $861 (±$29) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeKalb County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeKalb County, Indiana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: DeKalb County, IN
- 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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