Living in Joliet, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Joliet · Census data 2020–2024
Joliet has 150,445 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $92,201 (11% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $265,800, the median rent is $1,276/month.
Joliet at a glance
- Population
- 150,445
- Median age
- 35.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $92,201State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $265,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,276/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 73.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Joliet a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Joliet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Joliet the median home value is $265,800, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,276 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,960 a month in housing costs.
Joliet median household income
The median household income in Joliet is $92,201 and the income per person is $36,812. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Joliet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 53,814
- Owner-occupied
- 73.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.3%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.89
Joliet demographics
- Population
- 150,445
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 51,055
- Foreign-born
- 15.5%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Joliet ›
Education in Joliet
25.5% of adults 25 and older in Joliet have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Joliet
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Joliet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet | 150,445 | $92,201 | $265,800 | $1,276 |
| Rockdale | 2,553 | $59,135 | $188,300 | $1,256 |
| Shorewood | 18,343 | $122,105 | $337,800 | $1,479 |
| Crystal Lawns | 1,766 | $82,033 | $243,200 | — |
| Preston Heights | 2,449 | $51,625 | $144,100 | $1,197 |
| Sunnyland | 1,231 | $90,813 | $167,800 | $1,926 |
| Crest Hill | 20,628 | $73,033 | $232,900 | $1,481 |
| Ridgewood | 2,795 | $92,500 | $161,300 | $1,634 |
| Fairmont | 2,617 | $70,795 | $182,300 | $1,455 |
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What is the median household income in Joliet, IL?
The median household income in Joliet is $92,201, 11% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Joliet?
The median home value in Joliet is $265,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Joliet?
The median gross rent in Joliet is $1,276 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Joliet, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Joliet?
The median age in Joliet is 35.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Joliet?
The average commute to work in Joliet is 29 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Joliet?
The unemployment rate in Joliet is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Joliet?
25.5% of adults in Joliet have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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