Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Dekalb County, IL real estate market currently shows 280 active listings, with 118 pending sales. Homes are averaging 42 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 65 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 42 days on market compared to 41 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 5.9% year-over-year, from $348,750 to $369,500.
Population: 106,046 · Density: 151.8/mi² · Median household income: $70,954
Typical home value: $215,370 · Homeownership: 62.2%
Clare: 60111
Cortland: 60112
Dekalb: 60115
Genoa: 60135
Hinckley: 60520
Kingston: 60145
Kirkland: 60146
Malta: 60150
Sandwich: 60548
Shabbona: 60550
Somonauk: 60552
Sycamore: 60178
Waterman: 60556
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.