In DeKalb, Tennessee, the median home price is $300,380; median household income is $53,153; the population is 20,959; schools rate 5.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 203.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 29.3 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
DeKalb at a glance
Population
20,959
Median Household Income
$53,153
Typical Home Value
$300,380
School District Rating
5.2
Violent Crime Rate
203.8
Avg Commute Time
29.3
About DeKalb
DeKalb has a population of 20,959. The median home value is $300,380, 12% below the Tennessee median. Median household income is $53,153 (24% below the Tennessee median). The most populated towns are 3, 5, and 7.
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
7 towns, by population.
DeKalb at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of DeKalb?
- DeKalb has a population of 20,959 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in DeKalb?
- The median home value in DeKalb is $300,380. 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 $53,153 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is DeKalb in?
- DeKalb is in Tennessee.
- How many towns are in DeKalb?
- DeKalb contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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