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Joliet, IL

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Joliet.

Population: 63,985 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Joliet, IL is $260,813 — down 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $271,333 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,800/month. 27 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, tornado, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$260,813

Typical home value

-1.2%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$260,813
1-year appreciation
-1.2%
3-year appreciation
+6.4%
5-year appreciation
+22.9%
10-year appreciation
+81.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$268,474
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$271,333
Median list price
$278,316
Median price per sqft
$180
1-year sale-price change
-0.7%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
218
For-sale inventory
147
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
193
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
62

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,800/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,678/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,011/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,954/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
27
Elementary schools
16
Middle schools
4
High schools
7
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Joliet PSD 86, Joliet Twp HSD 204, Minooka CCSD 201
Schools include
Will Co Detention Center 6-8, Will Co Detention Center 9-12, Jones Elementary School, Grand Prairie Elem School, Aux Sable Middle Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, tornado, inland flooding, lightning, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A08
NFIP flood claims on record
766
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Amoco Chemicals (Joliet Landfill) (4.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.8 in
Annual snowfall
16.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
225
Days with Moderate air quality
135
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-33,085
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
106,883
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
117,800

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (24 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Joliet Regional Airport (JOT) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
81
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
13
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-986 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
44.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,571
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
72.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
234,668
Average weekly wage
$1,191
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,993

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

JolietState medianUS median
Typical home value$260,813$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$271,333$212,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,800/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,571$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Joliet, IL?
$260,813.
What is the median sale price in Joliet, IL?
$271,333.
How long do homes take to sell in Joliet, IL?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Joliet, IL?
Typical rent: $1,800/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Joliet, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, tornado, inland flooding, lightning, winter weather.
Is Joliet, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 766 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A08. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Joliet, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Joliet, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Joliet, IL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Amoco Chemicals (Joliet Landfill), 4.7 mi.
How many schools serve Joliet, IL?
27 schools (16 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Joliet, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 11.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Joliet, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Joliet, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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