Live, Work, Play, Learn
We get it. You want affordable housing, good schools, access to quality healthcare, job opportunities in a growing local economy, and access to modern amenities without losing that small-town charm. You need an environment where you can truly live, work, and play. What if we told you all that is right here in DeKalb County? Sounds like a home run to us.
>50%
lower housing costs than the Chicago west suburbs
Bestplaces.net
Top
ranked hospital in Illinois operated by Northwestern Medicine
Nm.org
1,457
acres of forest preserve
Dekalbcounty.org
Top 20
for best places for families to live in Illinois
Niche.com
31
exemplary and commendable K-12 public schools
DCROE
DeKalb County’s Recipe for Success
Add in the fact that education throughout DeKalb County provides cradle-to-career opportunities including strong preschool programs, high school AP classes, Kishwaukee College, and Northern Illinois University. Then mix in a four-star rated hospital by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services with an “A” safety score. Sprinkle in Midwestern values, ensuring not to add any traffic congestion, and you just might have the ingredients for a new place to live.