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Grant Park, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Kankakee County County
Grant Park, IL
At a Glance
How Grant Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grant Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Grant Park a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Grant Park residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,046. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,200 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grant Park is $205,500 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,650. Median rent is $1,149/month, with 31.3% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Grant Park reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 324/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.6% of adults in Grant Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grant Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.