Channahon, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
13,854 Population 837/sq mi density
$121,458 Median Income $48,171 per capita
$298,000 Home Value $385,481 Zillow
$1,718 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
77 Violent Crime/100K 508 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$121,458 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$298,000 home value, $1,718/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Channahon, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$121,458
62% above
$48,171 per capita
Home Value
$298,000
6% above
Zillow: $385,481
Median Rent
$1,718/mo
48% above
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
80% below
508/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
12% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Channahon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Channahon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
162%
Home Value
106%
Rent
148%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Channahon a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Channahon residents earn a median household income of $121,458 , which is 62% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,171. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Channahon is $298,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $385,481. Median rent is $1,718/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.

Safety & Crime

Channahon reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 508/100K.

Education

29.8% of adults in Channahon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Channahon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13,854
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density837/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$121,458
Per Capita$48,171
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344

Housing

A+
Home Value$298,000
Rent$1,718
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$385,481
Housing Units4,387
Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

F
Violent77/100K
Property508/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation608 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute31 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Channahon was founded in 1961.
The median home in Channahon was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.