DeKalb
Dekalb
About the neighborhood
DeKalb boasts a serene atmosphere with minimal street noise, creating a peaceful environment for residents. The township provides convenient access to over 100 restaurants and cafes, offering a diverse range of dining options. Education is well-supported with numerous primary schools located within easy reach. A variety of housing types are available, including a significant portion of single detached homes alongside apartment options that suit different preferences and needs. With approximately 10 bus lines and generally accessible parking, getting around is relatively straightforward. Additionally, DeKalb is cycling-friendly, contributing to alternative transportation choices within the area. Shopping needs are met with multiple grocery stores and nearby pharmacies.
Highlights
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forDaycares
Characteristics
Transportation
DeKalb is moderately car friendly. Parking is generally easy. On the other hand, public transit users may find limited options in DeKalb as a result of the low service level. Nonetheless, there are about 10 bus lines crossing the township, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most homes. This area is not particularly conducive to people who prefer to travel as pedestrians since running common errands is occasionally difficult without a car. However, getting around by bicycle is easy in DeKalb.
Services
It is a reasonably short distance to get to primary schools from most homes for sale in DeKalb. On the other hand, locals may consider it challenging to reach high schools without a car. As far as food is concerned, home buyers in DeKalb will value that a grocery store is always only an extended distance away. Likewise, DeKalb is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat, for instance on 3rd Street, and there are also approximately 10 coffee shops in this area.
Character
The character of DeKalb is exemplified by its slower-paced atmosphere. DeKalb is very good for those who need quiet surroundings, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.
Car friendly8.0
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly5.2
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly4.2
Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical
Transit friendly3.2
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants5.4
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries5.0
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping4.0
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes3.2
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.8
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife4.2
Variety of bars within a short drive
Vibrant2.4
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $25,845
- Median Household Income
- $44,763
Housing Type
- 39.6% SINGLE DETACHED
- 9.1% SEMI DETACHED
- 8.1% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 25.6% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 15.3% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 2.4% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 39.6%
- Semi detached
- 9.1%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 8.1%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 25.6%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 15.3%
- Mobile
- 2.4%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 25.8
- 0 to 4
- 5.1%
- 5 to 9
- 5.0%
- 10 to 14
- 5.7%
- 15 to 19
- 10.0%
- 20 to 24
- 22.6%
- 25 to 29
- 8.4%
- 30 to 34
- 6.3%
- 35 to 39
- 4.4%
- 40 to 44
- 4.9%
- 45 to 49
- 4.2%
- 50 to 54
- 4.3%
- 55 to 59
- 5.1%
- 60 to 64
- 3.6%
- 65 to 69
- 3.1%
- 70 to 74
- 2.9%
- 75 to 79
- 1.5%
- 80 to 84
- 1.1%
- 85 and over
- 1.8%
Education Level
- 9.1% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 23.6% HIGH SCHOOL
- 22.0% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 9.6% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 21.1% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 10.8% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.9% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 1.9% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 9.1%
- High School
- 23.6%
- Some college, no degree
- 22.0%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 9.6%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21.1%
- Master's degree
- 10.8%
- Professional degree
- 1.9%
- PhD
- 1.9%
Commute Mode
- 6.0% FOOT
- 0.4% BIKE
- 1.4% TRANSIT
- 87.0% DRIVE
- 1.5% OTHER
- Foot
- 6.0%
- Bike
- 0.4%
- Transit
- 1.4%
- Drive
- 87.0%
- Other
- 1.5%
- None
- 3.6%
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3
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MLS® #: 12784454
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2
2
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Listing Broker: Charles Rutenberg Realty of Il
MLS® #: 12766501
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MLS® #: 12771624
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Listing Broker: Weichert Realtors Signature Professionals
MLS® #: 12782561
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