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Joliet market snapshot

Median Sale Price
$350K
Median Days on Market
11 days
Active Listings
161

RentCast market data · Will County County, Illinois

About Joliet, Illinois

Joliet ( JOH-lee-et, -⁠ET) is a city in Will and Kendall counties in the U.S state of Illinois. Located 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Chicago, it is the county seat of Will County. Originally settled in 1852 as a steel mill town on the Des Plaines River, Joliet later became known for being the first major city outside of Chicago on U.S. Route 66. It is home to Old Joliet Prison, a historic decommissioned correctional facility that was the largest in the state at the time of its construction. The prison has been featured prominently in several films and television shows, including the 1980 film The Blues Brothers. As of the 2020 census, the population was 150,362, making it the third-most populous city in Illinois.

Joliet by the numbers

Population 149,785 · Median age 35.3 yrs · Census ACS 2023

Median household income

Joliet's median household income of $88,026 compares to $81,702 statewide and $78,538 nationally, per Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

Median age (years)

The median age in Joliet is 35.3 yrs, compared to 38.9 yrs for Illinois and 38.7 yrs nationally.

Gender split

Joliet is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, per Census ACS estimates.

Population trend — Joliet

Joliet's population grew 1.3% from 2019 to 2023, per Census ACS 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.

Illinois government

Governor

JB Pritzker

Democrat

U.S. Senators

House Representatives (17)

Source: Congress.gov, Wikidata. Federal legislators represent Illinois statewide or by congressional district.

Joliet economy

Like many Midwestern and East Coast cities dependent on manufacturing industries, Joliet has experienced past economic troubles. As of 2017, the rate of unemployment in Joliet was around 6.4%. The city is evolving from a steel and manufacturing suburb to a commuter suburb in the Chicago metropolitan area. Some new migrants to the Chicago area are working in bordering Cook County (the nation's second-most populous county) and living in Joliet. The downtown area of Joliet has slowly attracted new businesses to the area. The main attractions in Joliet's city center are the Harrah's Casino, Joliet Slammers baseball (Duly Health and Care Field), Hollywood Casino, and the Rialto Square Theatre, also known as the 'Jewel of Joliet'. The Illinois Youth Center Joliet, a juvenile correctional facility of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, opened in April 1959.

Source: Wikipedia article on Joliet under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Climate in Joliet

Monthly climate — Joliet

Source: NOAA Climate Data Online, 1991–2020 climate normals, station GHCND:USC00110338.

Average annual rainfall: 0.4 inches across 0 days per year.

Joliet real estate news

Recent news about the Joliet housing market. Source: Google News.

Joliet real estate — frequently asked questions

What is the median home price in Joliet?
The median home sale price in Joliet, IL is $350,495, based on the most recent available sales data.
How long do homes stay on the market in Joliet?
Homes in Joliet sell in a median of 11 days.
What is the cost of living like in Joliet?
Joliet has a median household income of $88,026, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
Who lives in Joliet?
Joliet has a population of 149,785 with a median age of 35.3 years, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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