At a Glance
Median Income
$73,030
$42,064 per capita
Home Value
$211,600
Zillow: $274,643
Median Rent
$1,064/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
14.0% smoking rate
How Coal City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Coal City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coal City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Coal City residents earn a median household income of $73,030 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,064. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% 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 Coal City is $211,600 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,643. Median rent is $1,064/month, with 27.9% 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 1982.
Education
24.9% of adults in Coal City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Coal City 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
Population5,145
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density892/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$73,030
Per Capita$42,064
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,600
Rent$1,064
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$274,643
Housing Units2,144
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation567 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Coal City was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.