DeKalb Junction is a small town of 645 in New York, with a median household income of $44,583
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
DeKalb Junction stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether DeKalb Junction is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All DeKalb Junction city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.7
DeKalb Junction's overall cost of living index is 88.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in DeKalb Junction costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
DeKalb Junction, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$65,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$581
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
DeKalb Junction's violent crime rate is 46.4 per 100,000 residents
— 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
46.4 /100k
Property Crime
414.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
DeKalb Junction is served primarily by HERMON-DEKALB CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
DeKalb Junction, NY
National Avg
School District
HERMON-DEKALB CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
DeKalb Junction sees average highs of 26.9°F in January
and 79.6°F in July,
with 38.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 77.3 inches of snow per year.
DeKalb Junction's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes DeKalb Junction roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $65,800 and median rent is $581/month.
DeKalb Junction's violent crime rate is 46.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 414.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in DeKalb Junction are operated by HERMON-DEKALB CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
DeKalb Junction, NY has a population of 645, a median household income of $44,583, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
DeKalb Junction averages 26.9°F in January and 79.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.2 inches
with about 77.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
DeKalb Junction, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13630.
The population of DeKalb Junction, New York is 645 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in DeKalb Junction: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $65,800, median household income $44,583, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare DeKalb Junction side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
