The city of DeKalb with 40,486 residents (2021) is home to Northern Illinois University, a major Midwestern research University with graduate and undergraduate students along with faculty and support staff.

The trading region of DeKalb, Sycamore, and Cortland has 63,457 residents, the total population of DeKalb County is 100,414. The average Household Income is $60,419.

DeKalb also benefits from a solid economy, which is less vulnerable to sudden economic swings.

In DeKalb, you are only a little more than an hour away from Chicago and O’Hare International Airport. As the western anchor of the I-88 high-tech corridor, DeKalb is just a short drive to the high-growth cities of Aurora and Naperville, Illinois.

Demand exists for new, progressive retailers offering high-quality, style-sensitive merchandise. The Junction Center offers the opportunity to meet this demand with a diverse tenant mix and a commitment to quality retailing.