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Compare DeKalb to Downers Grove

This post compares DeKalb, Illinois to Downers Grove, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension DeKalb (city) Downers Grove (village)
Population 43,141 49,649
Income (median) $38,820 $68,639
Home Value (median) $149,800 $340,200
White 73% 88%
Black 14% 3%
Asian 4% 6%
With Kids 28% 28%
Age (median) 24 43
Rentals 62% 24%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, DeKalb or Downers Grove?
A: DeKalb has a similar population count than Downers Grove: 43141 compared with 49649 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in DeKalb or in Downers Grove?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in DeKalb.

Q: Are homes more expensive in DeKalb or Downers Grove?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in DeKalb.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: DeKalb does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 62% for DeKalb versus 24% for Downers Grove.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to DeKalb may include: Charleston, Carbondale, and Normal.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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