Dekalb, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$122 Avg asking sale price
$14 Avg asking lease rate
174,951 SF Avg unit lease size
75,919 SF Avg building size for sale
10.16% Average cap rate

Dekalb's Demographic Profile

Dekalb has 15,387 households and a median income of $48,052, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 39,789
# Households 15,387
Median age 29
Median household income $48,052
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 9,252
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Dekalb $225 4,420 SF
Maple Park $141 9,681 SF
Waterman $295 1,000 SF
Burlington $133 4,511 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Dekalb

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

137 E Lincoln Hwy

Dekalb, IL 60115

  • 4,112 SF Retail Building
  • $800,000
For Sale

2127 Midlands Ct

Sycamore, IL 60178

  • 12,000 SF Office Building
  • $450,000
For Sale

1600-1660 Pleasant St

Dekalb, IL 60115

  • 91,000 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,795,000
For Sale

1+Acre Lot-Zoned C-2-Sycamore-Enterprise Zone

Sycamore, IL 60178

  • 1.28 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $239,000
For Sale

436 E Locust St

Dekalb, IL 60115

  • 40,020 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,250,000
For Sale

918 Kimberly Dr

Dekalb, IL 60115

  • 9,300 SF Specialty
  • 11.15% Cap Rate
  • $650,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Dekalb pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Dekalb $122 75,919 SF
Cortland $212 3,200 SF
Sycamore $143 7,827 SF
Maple Park $124 10,205 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Dekalb alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Dekalb or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Cortland 4,611 1,708 37 $79,016 3 400 2%
Sycamore 18,530 7,419 39 $80,341 3 2,360 -1%
Maple Park 1,313 491 40 $111,833 3 81 -2%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Dekalb, IL and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Dekalb

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Is Dekalb a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Dekalb offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Dekalb?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Dekalb. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Dekalb?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Dekalb. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Dekalb compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Dekalb. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Dekalb acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Dekalb, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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