At a Glance
Median Income
$88,026
$35,820 per capita
Home Value
$248,600
Zillow: $255,981
Median Rent
$1,237/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
507/100K
1,458/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.0%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Joliet Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Joliet's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Joliet a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Joliet residents earn a median household income of $88,026 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,820. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,463 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Joliet is $248,600 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,981. Median rent is $1,237/month, with 30.5% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Joliet reports 507 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,458/100K. The murder rate is 12.2/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Joliet hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Joliet has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population149,785
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density2,260/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,026
Per Capita$35,820
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$5,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$248,600
Rent$1,237
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$255,981
Housing Units52,847
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent507/100K
Property1,458/100K
Murder12.2/100K
Assault392/100K
Burglary173/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation617 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Joliet was founded in 1833.
The median home in Joliet was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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