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Joliet, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Kendall County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
149,785
Population
2,260/sq mi density
$88,026
Median Income
$35,820 per capita
$248,600
Home Value
$255,981 Zillow
$1,237
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
507
Violent Crime/100K
1,458 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$88,026 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$248,600 home value, $1,237/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
507 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$248,600
12% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,237/mo
6% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.1%
12% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
52,847
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$248,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$255,981
Median Sale Price
$299,900
Median List Price
$320,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.1%
Owner-Occupied
26.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$1,237/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,559/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
78 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
93
Price Drops
17.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$187
Active Inventory
375
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
73.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $248,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $255,981 |
| Median Sale Price | $299,900 |
| Median List Price | $320,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $187 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,237 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,559 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 78 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.3% |
| Homes Sold | 93 |
| Active Inventory | 375 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $187 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 73.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 52,847 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 30.5% |