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DeKalb County

DeKalb County is a desirable place to live and work due to the amenities of the individual communities and the proximity to Fort Wayne.  These amenities have led to housing development in the county, but community leaders wanted to be proactive to ensure they are meeting their market potential and addressing workforce housing needs.  The DeKalb County Economic Development Partnership has taken a leadership role in this effort, partnering with the Housing Resource Hub to build a local housing system that is sustainable in addressing workforce needs.

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Visit www.dekalbedp.org for more information.

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What's Your Housing Dream?

DeKalb County Current State
as of 2021

DEKALB COUNTY POPULATION OVERVIEW 2021

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POPULATION: 43,770

HOUSEHOLDS: 16,655

1 & 2-PERSON HOUSEHOLDS: 59%

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $60,500

HOUSING UNITS: 18,315

OWNER-OCCUPIED: 79%

SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED: 78%

MEDIAN HOUSING VALUE: $140,500

Household Lifestage

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Where does the potential market

for the county live now?

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DEKALB COUNTY: 53.1%

 

ALLEN COUNTY: 14.7%

 

STEUBEN AND NOBLE COUNTIES: 14.0%

 

BALANCE OF THE U.S.: 18.2%

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DeKalb County
Housing Market Potential

1225 - 1650 New Housing Units over the next 5 years

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Housing Production Possibilities

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