In DeKalb, Alabama, the median home price is $220,510, compared with the Alabama median of $232,587; median household income is $51,204; the population is 72,269; schools rate 6.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 97.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 24.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
DeKalb at a glance
Population
72,269
Median Household Income
$51,204
Typical Home Value
$220,510
School District Rating
6.2
Violent Crime Rate
97.6
Avg Commute Time
24.8
About DeKalb
DeKalb has a population of 72,269. The median home value is $220,510, 5% below the Alabama median. Median household income is $51,204 (20% below the Alabama median). The most populated towns are Fort Payne, Rainsville-Sylvania, and Crossville.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in DeKalb
9 towns, by population.
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DeKalb at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of DeKalb?
- DeKalb has a population of 72,269 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in DeKalb?
- The median home value in DeKalb is $220,510. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in DeKalb?
- Median household income in DeKalb is $51,204 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is DeKalb in?
- DeKalb is in Alabama.
- How many towns are in DeKalb?
- DeKalb contains 9 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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