Best Areas to Live in DeKalb
DeKalb's most frequently cited residential draws include the walkable downtown/NIU-campus core and the city's historic districts near the Ellwood House.
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Learn moreThe downtown/NIU-campus core
Neighborhoods near downtown DeKalb and NIU's campus offer genuine walkability and proximity to the Egyptian Theatre and the city's cultural anchors.
Historic districts near the Ellwood House
DeKalb's historic residential districts near the Ellwood House Museum reflect the city's 19th-century barbed-wire-industry heritage.
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Key takeaways
- The downtown/NIU-campus core offers genuine walkability near the Egyptian Theatre and campus.
- DeKalb's historic districts near the Ellwood House reflect its 19th-century industrial heritage.
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