Population
DeKalb
40,464
Apache Junction
39,746
Median Income
DeKalb
$46,564
Apache Junction
$58,619
Home Value
DeKalb
$202,900
Apache Junction
$196,700
Rent
DeKalb
$1,030
Apache Junction
$1,019
Crime Rate
DeKalb
3.93
Apache Junction
4.29
Cost of Living
DeKalb
97.9
Apache Junction
96.0
Avg Temp
DeKalb
N/A
Apache Junction
N/A
Unemployment
DeKalb
10.6%
Apache Junction
6.2%
How Similar Are DeKalb & Apache Junction?
Apache Junction is DeKalb's #15 most similar city
5 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
DeKalb
40,464
Apache Junction
39,746
Both cities have similar populations — DeKalb at 40,464 and Apache Junction at 39,746.
Violent Crime
DeKalb
3.93
Apache Junction
4.29
Both cities have similar violent crime — just a 8% difference.
Property Crime
DeKalb
25.14
Apache Junction
15.12
DeKalb has a 40% higher property crime than Apache Junction.
Political Leaning
DeKalb
48.1%
Apache Junction
51.2%
DeKalb leans Democratic while Apache Junction leans Republican.
Unemployment
DeKalb
10.6%
Apache Junction
6.2%
DeKalb has a 42% higher unemployment than Apache Junction.
Median Income
DeKalb
$46,564
Apache Junction
$58,619
Apache Junction has a 21% higher median income than DeKalb.
Home Values
DeKalb
$202,900
Apache Junction
$196,700
Both cities have similar home values — just a 3% difference.
Education
DeKalb
18.1%
Apache Junction
13.6%
DeKalb has a 24% higher education than Apache Junction.
Demographics
DeKalb
62.6%
Apache Junction
79.6%
Apache Junction has a 21% higher demographics than DeKalb.
Cost of Living
DeKalb
97.9
Apache Junction
96.0
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 2% difference.
5 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. DeKalb and Apache Junction share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Cost of Living & Affordability — DeKalb leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDDeKalb has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,046 vs $1,583 in Apache Junction (34% lower). Apache Junction scores 101.6 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 128.9 in DeKalb. DeKalb has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,373 vs $1,839 in Apache Junction (25% lower).
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Housing Market
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSApache Junction has a median property tax of $944 vs $5,696 in DeKalb (503% lower). DeKalb has a vacancy rate of 5.8% compared to 18.3% in Apache Junction. Apache Junction has a owner-occupied of 77.7% compared to 42.5% in DeKalb.
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Jobs & Economy — Apache Junction leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSApache Junction has a poverty rate of 11.0% compared to 25.7% in DeKalb. Apache Junction has a unemployment rate of 6.2% compared to 10.6% in DeKalb. Apache Junction has a work from home of 12.9% compared to 4.7% in DeKalb.
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Crime & Safety — Apache Junction leads
Source: FBI UCRApache Junction has a robbery rate (per 1k) of 0.10 compared to 0.35 in DeKalb. Apache Junction has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 1.67 compared to 3.38 in DeKalb. DeKalb has a murder rate (per 1k) of 0.00 compared to 0.02 in Apache Junction.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauDeKalb has a bachelor's degree or higher of 18.1% compared to 13.6% in Apache Junction. Apache Junction has a high school diploma or higher of 40.6% compared to 30.1% in DeKalb.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSDeKalb has a population of 40,464, about 1x the size of Apache Junction (39,746). DeKalb skews younger with a median age of 25.4 vs 52.6.
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DeKalb
Apache Junction
Healthcare — DeKalb leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareDeKalb: 4.0 vs Apache Junction: 2.7 for avg cms rating (out of 5). DeKalb: 5 vs Apache Junction: 4 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSDeKalb has a public transit of 0.8% compared to 0.2% in Apache Junction. Apache Junction has a bicycle of 1.1% compared to 0.2% in DeKalb. Apache Junction has a work from home of 12.9% compared to 4.7% in DeKalb.
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