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Kankakee, IL

Kankakee, IL.

Population: 33,128 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kankakee, IL is $165,209 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $165,000 after a median 60 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,249/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, inlandflooding, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$165,209

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

60

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$165,209
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+22.0%
5-year appreciation
+37.4%
10-year appreciation
+99.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$166,787
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$165,000
Median list price
$185,000
Median price per sqft
$130
1-year sale-price change
-2.4%
Median days on market
60 days
Homes sold (recent period)
65
For-sale inventory
81
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
87
1-year forecast
+2.9%
Days to pending
43 days
New listings (monthly)
28

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,249/mo
1-year rent change
+3.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Iroquois/Kankakee ROE, Herscher CUSD 2, Kankakee SD 111
Schools include
I Kan Regional Alternatve Att Ctr, Salt School, Limestone Middle Sch, Proegler School, Edison Primary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cross Brothers Pail Recycling (Pembroke) (16.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,968
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,824

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (43 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Kankakee Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
PRESENCE ST MARYS HOSPITAL, RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-224 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
70.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,469
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
72.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
35,524
Average weekly wage
$1,019
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
81

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

How it compares

KankakeeState medianUS median
Median home value$165,209$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$165,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market60 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,249/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,469$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 median home value in Kankakee, IL?
$165,209.
What is the median sale price in Kankakee, IL?
$165,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Kankakee, IL?
Median days on market: 60 days.
What is typical rent in Kankakee, IL?
Typical rent: $1,249/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kankakee, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado.
Is Kankakee, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Kankakee, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kankakee, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kankakee, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kankakee, IL?
14 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kankakee, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Kankakee, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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