Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
The House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) B
Egyptian Theater
Theatre Arts
Ellwood House Museum
Museum
Boutell Memorial Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
MLK Commons
Attraction
Huskie Stadium
Stadium
AMC Market Square 10
Cinema
Food and Drink (38) C+
Rosati's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hometown Sports Bar & Grill
Bar
Lord Stanley's
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Rays Slots
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Molly's
Bar
Potbelly
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Discount Liquors
Alcohol
Fitness (4) F
Northern Illinois University Convocation Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
pilatesplusunlimited
Gym
Realize Athletics
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Schnucks
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Parks (51) A+
Moudy Park
Park
7th Street Park
Park
Library courtyard
Park
Yasunas Park
Park
Hallgren Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Raymond Park
Park
Huntley Park
Park
Kishwaukee Kiwanis Park
Park
Ellwood
Park
Sweet Park
Park
Liberty Park
Park
Cheesbro Park
Park
Annie's Woods
Park
Jack Olsen Park
Park
Shipman Park
Park
Sculpture Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Deprin Park
Park
Prather Park
Park
North 40
Park
Prairie Park
Park
League of Women Voters Park
Park
Hopkins Park
Park
Welsh Park
Park
Shops (37) D-
North Central Cyclery
Bicycle
Shell
Convenience Store
University City Barbershop
Hairdresser
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Village Commons Bookstore
Books
Fasmart #5228 - Annie Glidden Rd
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Kohl's
Department Store
Petco
Pets
Best Buy
Electronics
Sprint
Electronics
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Verizon
Electronics
Old Navy
Clothing
VP Nails
Beauty
Maurices
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Famous Footwear
Shoes
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in DeKalb.
Public Transit Stops (133)
Stops & Stations A+
Locust St. at 6th St.
Bus Stop
Locust St and 3rd St
Bus Stop
Locust St. at 2nd St.
Bus Stop
7th and Grove
Bus Stop
N. 7th St. at Pine St.
Bus Stop
Lincoln Hwy. at Castle Bank
Bus Stop
7th and Garden
Bus Stop
N. 7th St. at Lewis St.
Bus Stop
7th St. at Lewis St
Bus Stop
7th St. at Lewis St
Bus Stop
1st Congressional Church
Bus Stop
7th and Taylor
Bus Stop
Golden Year's Plaza
Bus Stop
Barb City Manor
Bus Stop
N. 7th St. at Sycamore Rd.
Bus Stop
7th St. at Sycamore Rd
Bus Stop
Children's Learning Center
Bus Stop
Century 21 W. Side
Bus Stop
Taylor St at 1st St
Bus Stop
Kinder Care N. Side
Bus Stop
4th and Sunset
Bus Stop
Anderson Hall
Bus Stop
Psychology Building Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Normal Rd. at Parking Garage
Bus Stop
Psychology Building Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in DeKalb is 93/100 - which is 4% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime F

DeKalb crime rates are 3,127 per 100k, which is 59% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,579 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
547 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in DeKalb is $44,223 - which is 25% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$44,223 F
Unemployment Rate
6.2% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
DeKalb Fire Department - Station 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
NIU University Police
Police
Dekalb Police Department
Police
DeKalb Fire Department - Station 2
Fire Station
Wired Nutrition
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Orthodontic Experts
Dentist
Athletico Physical Therapy
Clinic
DeKalb Fire Department - Station 3
Fire Station
DeKamore Dental
Dentist
Home Instead Senior Car
Clinic
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Community Hospital
Hospital
Friedrichs Eye Surgery & Optical
Doctor
A-TEC Ambulance
Ambulance Station
McCoy Chiropractic
Clinic
Ridge Ambulance Service - Sycamore
Ambulance Station
Northwestern Medicine - Kishwaukee Health & Wellness Center
Doctor
Northwestern Medicine - Kishwaukee Hospital Cancer Center
Doctor
Northwestern Medicine Ben Gordon Center
Doctor
Northwestern Medicine - Sycamore Gateway Drive
Clinic
Cortland Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A

DeKalb home prices are $165,500 - which is 5% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$165,500 C
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools D

The DeKalb graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
20% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (11) C-
Camelot-Nwca
Clinton Rosette Middle School
Clinton Rosette Middle School
Huntley Middle School
Founders Elementary School
Littlejohn Elem School
Lincoln Elementary School
Tyler Elementary School
Jefferson Elem School
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch
St Mary School
Cortland Elementary School
High Schools (3) A
Camelot-Nwca
Clinton Rosette Middle School
Dekalb High School
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ratings B-

DeKalb has an overall rating of 71% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes B
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Defeating The Cold In DeKalb 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 12, 2015) I moved to DeKalb, IL about a year ago. I'm still getting used to the idea of being far from my home of Florida, but I had to make the move because of a job. I made it through my first winter in the northern area of the United States, and if you plan on moving to the area, pack p ...Read More lenty off blankets and a heavy coat. Even though the weather is cold in the winter, the snow is beautiful to look at as it's on the ground.

Housing in DeKalb isn't quite as bad as I had thought. It's less expensive than it is where I grew up, but there are several apartment complexes instead of houses. I live in an apartment, and while the rent is affordable, there really aren't a lot of amenities that you might find at other complexes. If you travel to the edge of the city, you can see beautiful historical houses that look almost like cottages in their design.

This is a city that is built on manufacturing. It's not very hard to find a job if you want something in a factory or something that involves using the hands. There aren't that many shopping centers. The ones that I have found are owned by the people who live in the city. There are some larger chains, but this is a town that likes to focus on the small business owner. One of my favorite places to go Molly's Eatery and Drinkery. When there is a popular game on television, it can get crowded, but most of the time, it's a place to go for good company, especially after a long day at work. The beer is good, and the food served is made to order. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in DeKalb? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Moudy Park
      7th Street Park
      Library courtyard
      Yasunas Park
      Hallgren Park
      Memorial Park
      Raymond Park
      Huntley Park

      Entertainment

      Egyptian Theater
      Ellwood House Museum
      Boutell Memorial Concert Hall
      MLK Commons
      Huskie Stadium
      AMC Market Square 10

      Food & Drink

      Rosati's
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Hometown Sports Bar & Grill
      Lord Stanley's
      Papa John's
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in DeKalb? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in DeKalb.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in DeKalb? The cost of living in DeKalb is 93/100 - which is 4% lower than Illinois.
      DeKalb
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in DeKalb? DeKalb crime rates are 3,127, which are 59% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      3,127 per 100k people

      35% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      35% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in DeKalb? The median income in DeKalb is $44,223 which is 25% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $44,22320% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,81917% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      33% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is DeKalb a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Wired Nutrition
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are DeKalb home prices? DeKalb home prices are $165,500 - which is 5% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $165,50010% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8896% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      41%

      35% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does DeKalb have good schools? The DeKalb graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      20%

      57% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      9% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is DeKalb a good place to live? DeKalb has an overall rating of 71% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      8 total surveys

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