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Kankakee, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

James

Healthcare options in Kankakee?

Hello, I work in consulting and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Median household income is $45,119, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $986 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's ...

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James

Is Kankakee still affordable?

First post here. I relocated for work and What are your go-to spots?

9 replies 14 upvotes housing
Eli Miller

Weekend activities in Kankakee?

Been meaning to ask this. With a population of 24,384, Kankakee is a small town. You can expect to pay around $986 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Kankakee sits at 912.2 per 100K. Household incomes average around $45,119 in Kankakee. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no suga...

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bostonlife2023

Just moved to Kankakee, any tips?

Curious what people think. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $986 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Kankakee sits at 912.2 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain ...

3 replies 11 upvotes moving
Jacob

Is public transit usable in Kankakee?

Hey, Been living here since 2019. Rent is about $986/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Ethan Morgan

Best hidden gems in Kankakee

Longtime lurker here, I work in finance and Household incomes average around $45,119 in Kankakee. With a population of 24,384, Kankakee is a small town. You can expect to pay around $986 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Night life is decent if you know the right ...

2 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Bennett Williams

Job market in Kankakee for tech?

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $986 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singl...

11 replies 2 upvotes jobs
bostonlife2023

Kankakee vs Miami -which is better?

Curious what people think. What do you all think? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

0 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
miami_jayden

Kankakee is underrated, change my mind

Hey folks, I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Kankakee sits at 912.2 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development.

8 replies 7 upvotes best-worst
Ethan Morgan

Best hidden gems in Kankakee

We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 21.0%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a grea...

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