Living in DeKalb
DeKalb is a large place in Illinois, United States, home to 43,211 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income families (top 18%, #1,389 of 8,006), young families (top 19%, #2,158 of 11,898), single parents (top 20%, #1,188 of 6,237).
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- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 07 min and sets around 23:27; in late June it sets around 3:34.
How DeKalb ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #2,158 of 11,898 | #161 of 558 | Map |
| Low-income household | 43 | #3,759 of 9,771 | #256 of 440 | Map |
| Low-income family | 59 | #1,389 of 8,006 | #120 of 388 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #1,188 of 6,237 | #104 of 313 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #4,682 of 9,474 | #195 of 435 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #3,043 of 9,474 | #132 of 435 | Map |
| Early retiree | 57 | #6,065 of 10,762 | #261 of 472 | Map |
| Single professional | 29 | #4,139 of 4,537 | #230 of 241 | Map |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 62 | #1,863 of 7,271 | #132 of 345 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 50 | #2,464 of 8,006 | #189 of 388 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 48 | #4,350 of 12,111 | #290 of 515 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 43 | #4,935 of 7,271 | #257 of 345 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #4,724 of 9,474 | #242 of 435 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 34 | #14,116 of 18,063 | #521 of 778 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 6 | #14,499 of 16,523 | #467 of 715 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #12,454 of 18,063 | #536 of 778 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #6,421 of 16,523 | #325 of 715 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 50 | #6,422 of 21,167 | #338 of 943 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,534 of 12,111 | #102 of 515 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 42 | #7,266 of 12,111 | #336 of 515 | Map |
| Digital native | 38 | #3,528 of 4,750 | #218 of 254 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sycamore (Illinois) 8 km
- Genoa (Illinois) 19 km
- Elburn 23 km
- Hampshire 26 km
- Rochelle (Illinois) 26 km
- Wasco (Illinois) 29 km
- Village of Campton Hills 29 km
- Sugar Grove (Illinois) 32 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.