Aaron Davis best-worst Feb 7, 2026

Hey folks, Median household income is $88,026, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 150K people. The median home value here is around $248,600, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider — Joliet sits at 506.9 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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