Kankakee, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Kankakee County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
24,384 Population 1,610/sq mi density
$45,119 Median Income $24,194 per capita
$105,500 Home Value $155,307 Zillow
$986 Median Rent 34.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$45,119 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,500 home value, $986/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Kankakee, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,119
40% below
$24,194 per capita
Home Value
$105,500
63% below
Zillow: $155,307
Median Rent
$986/mo
15% below
34.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.6%
45% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Kankakee Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kankakee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
60%
Home Value
37%
Rent
85%
Poverty
169%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kankakee a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kankakee residents earn a median household income of $45,119 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,194. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% 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 Kankakee is $105,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,307. Median rent is $986/month, with 34.9% 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 1955.

Education

12.5% of adults in Kankakee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kankakee has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population24,384
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,610/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.1%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,119
Per Capita$24,194
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$8,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,500
Rent$986
Ownership49.4%
Zillow$155,307
Housing Units11,326
Rent Burden34.9%

Health

Obesity46.6%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,618/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation619 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Kankakee was founded in 1853.
The median home in Kankakee was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.