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Sun River Terrace, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Kankakee County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
637 Population 1,098/sq mi density
$43,393 Median Income $20,906 per capita
$107,100 Home Value $175,620 Zillow
$1,058 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,393 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,100 home value, $1,058/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Sun River Terrace, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,393
42% below
$20,906 per capita
Home Value
$107,100
62% below
Zillow: $175,620
Median Rent
$1,058/mo
9% below
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,271/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
52% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.4%
48% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Sun River Terrace Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
38%
Rent
91%
Poverty
193%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sun River Terrace a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sun River Terrace residents earn a median household income of $43,393 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,906. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% 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 Sun River Terrace is $107,100 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,620. Median rent is $1,058/month, with 32.1% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Sun River Terrace reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,271/100K.

Education

16.2% of adults in Sun River Terrace hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sun River Terrace has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population637
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,098/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,393
Per Capita$20,906
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$8,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,100
Rent$1,058
Ownership45.5%
Zillow$175,620
Housing Units214
Rent Burden32.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,271/100K

Health

Obesity47.4%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,618/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation617 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Sun River Terrace was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.