Market Overview
DeKalb County Farmland Values
DeKalb County farmland is currently trading in the $8,600 to $11,200 per acre range for quality row crop ground, based on 2024–2025 Illinois market data and UIUC Extension county averages. DeKalb County is premier farmland county with exceptional PI scores anchored by DeKalb and Northern Illinois University.
Cash rent rates in DeKalb County average approximately $242 per acre per year for tillable ground, with high PI-rated parcels commanding stronger rates. Illinois uses the Productivity Index (PI) soil rating system, and DeKalb County's averages reflect its regional soil quality and market conditions.
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DeKalb County Value Ranges — 2025
Based on USDA NASS and UIUC Extension county-level data. Adjusted for PI productivity ratings.
$13,900
Conservative/acre
$15,800
Mid estimate/acre
$18,000
High estimate/acre
DeKalb County Cash Rent Estimates — 2025
Estimated annual gross cash rent by parcel size. Tillable acres basis.
| Parcel Size | Est. Cash Rent/Acre | Est. Annual Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 80 acres | $442/ac | $35,360/yr |
| 160 acres | $442/ac | $70,720/yr |
| 320 acres | $442/ac | $141,440/yr |
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